Kenneth Hepps, MD
NPI 1154313880 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Hepps, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1154313880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154313880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G60798 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,657 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 639 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 454 | $138 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 378 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 183 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 174 | $179 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 229 | 77 |
| Famotidine | 39 | 14 |
| Ursodiol | 36 | — |
| Omeprazole | 26 | — |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 24 | — |
| Mesalamine | 19 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,753 across 137 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2020-05-12
- Certified
- 2020-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Hepps's NPI number?
- Kenneth Hepps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154313880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Hepps's specialty?
- Kenneth Hepps is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Hepps located?
- Kenneth Hepps's practice location on file with NPPES is 5525 Etiwanda Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356-3642.
- What is Kenneth Hepps's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Hepps is (818) 996-4796.
- Does Kenneth Hepps accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Hepps is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Hepps's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Hepps's NPI (1154313880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.