Stephen Kuchenbecker
NPI 1023094984 · Surgery Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Kuchenbecker is a Surgery Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1023094984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023094984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- License
- G30063 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,080 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 527 | $130 |
| Injection of Hemorrhoid46500 | 454 | $328 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $169 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 40 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$328 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Kuchenbecker's NPI number?
- Stephen Kuchenbecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023094984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Kuchenbecker's specialty?
- Stephen Kuchenbecker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Kuchenbecker located?
- Stephen Kuchenbecker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
- What is Stephen Kuchenbecker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Kuchenbecker is (310) 829-9400.
- Does Stephen Kuchenbecker accept Medicare?
- Stephen Kuchenbecker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Kuchenbecker's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Kuchenbecker's NPI (1023094984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.