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General Surgery

Stephen L. Kuchenbecker, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Stephen L. Kuchenbecker, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Santa Monica, CA. NPI 1023094984. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen L. Kuchenbecker, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
52Years since medical school (graduated 1974)
University Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stephen L. Kuchenbecker work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen L. Kuchenbecker at 1 hospital: Saint John's Health Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stephen L. Kuchenbecker see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Monica, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen L. Kuchenbecker's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Stephen L. Kuchenbecker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen L. Kuchenbecker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stephen L. Kuchenbecker?
(310) 829-9400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen L. Kuchenbecker's NPI number?
1023094984. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stephen L. Kuchenbecker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen L. Kuchenbecker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen L. Kuchenbecker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1974
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023094984
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians