Physician Profile
Kenneth K. Tieu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tieu
Kenneth K. Tieu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Melbourne, FL specializing in surgery. Kenneth trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Kenneth provided 872 services to 795 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (321) 434-9230
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8725 N WICKHAM RD
Melbourne, FL 32940
1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2B
Melbourne, FL 32901
1810 Eldron Blvd SE
Palm Bay, FL 32909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
872 services · 795 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
121 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
28 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
26 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
18 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract | Imaging | 74360 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
17 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
66 | More than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Melbourne 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kenneth K. Tieu's specialty?
Kenneth K. Tieu is a general surgeon in Melbourne, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kenneth K. Tieu?
Kenneth K. Tieu is listed at 8725 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kenneth K. Tieu?
The number on file is (321) 434-9230. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kenneth K. Tieu?
Kenneth K. Tieu's National Provider Identifier is 1902122781. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth K. Tieu's education?
Kenneth K. Tieu attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kenneth K. Tieu have?
Kenneth K. Tieu has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kenneth K. Tieu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth K. Tieu performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall and other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kenneth K. Tieu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth K. Tieu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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