Gordon Kaplan, M.D.
NPI 1669528758 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gordon Kaplan, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1669528758).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669528758
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G-60714 (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
413 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 126 | $98 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 54 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $193 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 26 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 34 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 25 | 25 |
| Mupirocin | 22 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Baclofen | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2007-01-25
- Last updated
- 2014-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gordon Kaplan's NPI number?
- Gordon Kaplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669528758, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gordon Kaplan's specialty?
- Gordon Kaplan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gordon Kaplan located?
- Gordon Kaplan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323.
- What is Gordon Kaplan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gordon Kaplan is (831) 479-6603.
- Does Gordon Kaplan accept Medicare?
- Gordon Kaplan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gordon Kaplan's NPI active?
- Yes — Gordon Kaplan's NPI (1669528758) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.