Laura Kenkel, M.D.
NPI 1962638700 · Psychiatry Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Kenkel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1962638700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962638700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A116412 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 30 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 24 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 23 | 12 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 21 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 20 | 12 |
| Olanzapine | 19 | — |
| Risperidone | 16 | — |
| Olanzapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 8 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
- 2009-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Kenkel's NPI number?
- Laura Kenkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962638700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Kenkel's specialty?
- Laura Kenkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Kenkel located?
- Laura Kenkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-1337.
- What is Laura Kenkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Kenkel is (916) 875-1000.
- Does Laura Kenkel accept Medicare?
- Laura Kenkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Kenkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Kenkel's NPI (1962638700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.