Quick answers
- Does Kenneth S. Alpern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth S. Alpern 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 Kenneth S. Alpern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 492 services for Kenneth S. Alpern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth S. Alpern's NPI number?
- 1205830890. 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 Kenneth S. Alpern, 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 | 117 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 492 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)21 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth S. Alpern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1236 N Magnolia AveAnaheim, CA 92801 (714) 995‑1000
- 13930 Seal Beach BlvdSeal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 430‑8888
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth S. Alpern as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group754 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Anaheim
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anaheim, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205830890 |
| 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
- 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