Richard Kanak, M.D.
NPI 1508817776 · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Monterey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sleep Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kanak, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Monterey, CA (NPI 1508817776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508817776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G62232 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,088 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 | 500 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 396 | $136 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 143 | $45 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 142 | $33 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 137 | $38 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 129 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Modafinil | 109 | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 92 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 84 | 22 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 44 | 19 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 43 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 38 | 16 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$647 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2930 2nd Ave Ste 200Marina, CA 93933Phone: (831) 582-2100Fax: (831) 886-1529
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-13
- Last updated
- 2025-03-27
- Certified
- 2025-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kanak's NPI number?
- Richard Kanak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508817776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kanak's specialty?
- Richard Kanak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kanak located?
- Richard Kanak's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Bldg a, Monterey, CA 93940-5736.
- What is Richard Kanak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kanak is (831) 333-3040.
- Does Richard Kanak accept Medicare?
- Richard Kanak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kanak's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kanak's NPI (1508817776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.