Bernice Kwong, MD
NPI 1821275926 · Dermatology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernice Kwong, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1821275926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821275926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A109243 (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
18 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
2,116 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 364 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 328 | $216 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 280 | $19 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 198 | $2 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 183 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 63 | 41 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 56 | 39 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 45 | 37 |
| Ketoconazole | 42 | 28 |
| Hydrocortisone | 38 | 31 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 36 | 19 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 33 | 21 |
| Ciclopirox | 26 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,370 across 4 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
- 2008-01-31
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernice Kwong's NPI number?
- Bernice Kwong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821275926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernice Kwong's specialty?
- Bernice Kwong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernice Kwong located?
- Bernice Kwong's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Bernice Kwong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernice Kwong is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Bernice Kwong accept Medicare?
- Bernice Kwong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernice Kwong's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernice Kwong's NPI (1821275926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.