Kennard Beard, P.A.
NPI 1588960694 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kennard Beard, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1588960694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588960694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA20918 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 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
151 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $95 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 20 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $142 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 14 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$142 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 29 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 25 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 25 | 24 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 14 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-02-07
- Last updated
- 2013-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kennard Beard's NPI number?
- Kennard Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588960694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kennard Beard's specialty?
- Kennard Beard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kennard Beard located?
- Kennard Beard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1990 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3742.
- What is Kennard Beard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kennard Beard is (925) 225-5837.
- Does Kennard Beard accept Medicare?
- Kennard Beard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kennard Beard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kennard Beard's NPI (1588960694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.