Arnold Brender, MD
NPI 1396732053 · General Practice Physician · Huntington Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arnold Brender, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Huntington Beach, CA (NPI 1396732053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396732053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G49205 (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
756 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 339 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $139 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 94 | $140 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 44 | $16 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 24 | $70 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 250 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 192 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 165 | 46 |
| Simvastatin | 110 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 107 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 101 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 93 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,559 across 40 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
- 2005-09-28
- Last updated
- 2010-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arnold Brender's NPI number?
- Arnold Brender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396732053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arnold Brender's specialty?
- Arnold Brender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arnold Brender located?
- Arnold Brender's practice location on file with NPPES is 17742 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-6818.
- What is Arnold Brender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arnold Brender is (714) 848-1655.
- Does Arnold Brender accept Medicare?
- Arnold Brender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arnold Brender's NPI active?
- Yes — Arnold Brender's NPI (1396732053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.