Richard Kangah, MD
NPI 1255379681 · Surgery Physician · Highland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kangah, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Highland, CA (NPI 1255379681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255379681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A55122 (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
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $174 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$174 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 494 | 162 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 325 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 272 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 264 | 84 |
| Glipizide | 261 | 77 |
| Lisinopril | 233 | 70 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$252 across 14 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
- 2006-06-04
- Last updated
- 2017-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kangah's NPI number?
- Richard Kangah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255379681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kangah's specialty?
- Richard Kangah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kangah located?
- Richard Kangah's practice location on file with NPPES is 3606 Highland Ave 108, Highland, CA 92346-2608.
- What is Richard Kangah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kangah is (909) 864-1006.
- Does Richard Kangah accept Medicare?
- Richard Kangah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kangah's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kangah's NPI (1255379681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.