Kanu Patel, MD
NPI 1295758498 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Palma, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kanu Patel, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in La Palma, CA (NPI 1295758498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295758498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A32124 (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
19 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
118 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 27 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 22 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2010-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanu Patel's NPI number?
- Kanu Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295758498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kanu Patel's specialty?
- Kanu Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kanu Patel located?
- Kanu Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 7851 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623.
- What is Kanu Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kanu Patel is (714) 739-4211.
- Does Kanu Patel accept Medicare?
- Kanu Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kanu Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kanu Patel's NPI (1295758498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.