Kenneth Mensch, MD
NPI 1538556576 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Capitola, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Mensch, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Capitola, CA (NPI 1538556576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538556576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,677 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 | 591 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 262 | $125 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 141 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 115 | $50 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 88 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 83 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$512 across 9 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)
- 4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402Phone: (210) 567-5139Fax: (210) 567-5277
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-16
- Last updated
- 2021-09-21
- Certified
- 2021-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Mensch's NPI number?
- Kenneth Mensch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538556576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Mensch's specialty?
- Kenneth Mensch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Mensch located?
- Kenneth Mensch's practice location on file with NPPES is 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 95010-3940.
- What is Kenneth Mensch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Mensch is (831) 475-4024.
- Does Kenneth Mensch accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Mensch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Mensch's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Mensch's NPI (1538556576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.