Dr. John William Kennedy , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery β’ Springfield, MA
300 Birnie Ave Ste 201
Springfield, MA 011071121
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Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
300 Birnie Ave Ste 201
Springfield, MA 011071121
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2020
What Public CMS Data Show
Orthopaedic Surgery: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $22,295.91 across 13 records.
By nature of payment
- Grant: $21,500.00 across 2 records.
- Food and Beverage: $548.92 across 10 records.
- Education: $246.99 across 1 record.
Reporting-company totals (3 largest of 7)
- Arthrex, Inc.: $19,000.00 across 1 record.
- Smith+Nephew, Inc.: $2,500.00 across 1 record.
- Medical Device Business Services, Inc.: $246.99 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
6 years (graduated 2020)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2020 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2020
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
May accept Medicare assignment
CMS data show this clinician may accept Medicare assignment. Clinicians who do not always accept assignment can decide case by case.
Ask the office before your visit. If a clinician does not accept assignment for a service, they can charge up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount, and you may be asked to pay the full amount at the visit.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, βDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?β
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Kennedy has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Kennedy as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Springfield and Massachusetts
32 active clinicians are listed under Orthopaedic Surgery with a practice address in Springfield, MA (692 in Massachusetts).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Springfield
12.5% of these 32 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
50% of these 32 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) increased 1409% from $1,477.30 in 2022 to $22,295.91 in 2025.
- 2022: $1,477.30
- 2023: $1,006.13
- 2024: $632.05
- 2025: $22,295.91
Sources: CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 β December 31, 2025): 13 records totaling $22,295.91.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, Inc. |
Grant
Cash or cash equivalent
|
β | General | $19,000.00 |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
Grant
Cash or cash equivalent
|
β | General | $2,500.00 |
| Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
Education
In-kind items and services
|
ACTIS | General | $246.99 |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
DYNACORD | General | $166.76 |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
Cash or cash equivalent
|
Cervical-Stim | General | $120.38 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
β | General | $115.72 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
MAKO | General | $42.35 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
MAKO | General | $40.58 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Persona | General | $28.49 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
β | General | $19.26 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
VARIAX | General | $5.59 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
VARIAX | General | $5.42 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
GAMMA | General | $4.37 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2026-05-08NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - SPORTS MEDICINE
I20260522000094
MA
7416427281
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Master of Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
Master of Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 300 BIRNIE AVE STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011071121 (Tel: 4137854666)
Registered at 300 BIRNIE AVE STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011071121
Registered at 263 FARMINGTON AVE DEPT OF, FARMINGTON, CT 060308181 (Tel: 8443882666)
Registered at 263 FARMINGTON AVE DEPT OF, FARMINGTON, CT 060300002 (Tel: 8443882666)
Orthopaedic Surgery (license number reported to NPPES: NY 31144801)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 101 NICOLLS RD, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS/HSC T-18-089, STONY BROOK, NY 117948181 (Tel: 6314441487)
Registered at 101 NICOLLS RD, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS/HSC T-18-089, STONY BROOK, NY 117948181 (Tel: 6314441487)
Recorded as JOHN KENNEDY, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists in Springfield
- Dr. Ryan Dean, MD
- Dr. Alexander Brothers, MD
- Dr. Louis Adler, MD
- Dr. Lois Nichols, MD
- Dr. Leonard Wagner, MD
- Dr. Philip Chandler, MD
Mailing Address
300 Birnie Ave Ste 201
Springfield, MA 011071121