Kenneth Joseph Kaminski Jr., MD
NPI 1518136225ActiveIndividual· Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery· Tyler, TX
Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (MD) with Ortholonestar PLLC, practicing in Tyler, Texas. 885 Medicare patients in 2024, $636,468 paid; nearly all of their 2,002 Part D prescriptions were generic (99%). Stryker Corporation was the largest of 5 companies reporting payments in 2025, $534.83 in all, mostly food and beverage. Lists Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital and 4 other hospitals as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1518136225 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 23, 2022 |
| Certified by provider | Oct 23, 2022 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Primary | 207XS0114X | N7932 | TX |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | 207X00000X | ME109691 | FL |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 885 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 5,671 across 48 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $636,468 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 2,002 · 2,022 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 604 |
| Total drug cost | $22,469 |
| Generic share | 99% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Orthopedic Surgery |
Medical group
- Ortholonestar PLLCBaytown, TX · 428 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalTyler, TX
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX
- Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX
- Palestine Regional Medical CenterPalestine, TX
- Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TX
Other facilities
- Choice HomecareHome health agency · Tyler, TX
- Enhabit Home HealthHome health agency · Tyler, TX
- Paradigm HomecareHome health agency · Tyler, TX
- Vitalcaring GroupHome health agency · Tyler, TX
- Vitalcaring GroupHome health agency · Henderson, TX
- Ut Health East Texas Rehabilitation HospitalInpatient rehabilitation facility · Tyler, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$534.83 · 11 payments from 5 companies
- 2024$531.68 · 8 payments from 4 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | $422.98 | 6 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $42.01 | 2 |
| Bioventus LLC | $24.73 | 1 |
| Ethicon US, LLC | $23.40 | 1 |
| Avanos Medical | $21.71 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$534.83 · 11 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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