Samuel Kugel, M.D.
NPI 1497813968 · Psychiatry Physician · National City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Kugel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in National City, CA (NPI 1497813968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497813968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A54412 (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
19 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
3,468 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 | 1,877 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,245 | $74 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 130 | $160 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 97 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 80 | $112 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 638 | 71 |
| Risperidone | 580 | 77 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 531 | 70 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 466 | 62 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 441 | 56 |
| Lorazepam | 375 | 38 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 344 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,587 across 86 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
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Kugel's NPI number?
- Samuel Kugel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497813968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Kugel's specialty?
- Samuel Kugel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Kugel located?
- Samuel Kugel's practice location on file with NPPES is 502 Euclid Ave Ste 306, National City, CA 91950-8902.
- What is Samuel Kugel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Kugel is (619) 472-2600.
- Does Samuel Kugel accept Medicare?
- Samuel Kugel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Kugel's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Kugel's NPI (1497813968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.