Quick answers
- Does Lee G. Kissel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lee G. Kissel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lee G. Kissel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 388 Original Medicare patients and 2,116 services for Lee G. Kissel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lee G. Kissel's NPI number?
- 1164473351. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lee G. Kissel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 388 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,116 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)866 services
- 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's (G2211)344 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)288 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)164 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)65 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Hospitals where Lee G. Kissel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lee G. Kissel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050351
Practice locations
Addresses where Lee G. Kissel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 855 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 102Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 939‑7858
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lee G. Kissel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Torrance Health Association Inc299 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Manhattan Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Manhattan Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Torrance Health Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164473351 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians