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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Leon I. Kupferwasser, MD

Works at hospitals in Tarzana, CA · Van Nuys, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Leon I. Kupferwasser, MD is a cardiologist at 16320 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 100, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Phone: (818) 904-6782. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Leon I. Kupferwasser had 1,865 Original Medicare patients and 16,974 services. NPI 1316067457. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leon I. Kupferwasser, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Leon I. Kupferwasser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leon I. Kupferwasser 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 Leon I. Kupferwasser see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,865 Original Medicare patients and 16,974 services for Leon I. Kupferwasser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Leon I. Kupferwasser's NPI number?
1316067457. 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 Leon I. Kupferwasser, 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 patients1,865
Services billed to Medicare16,974
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)3,281 services
  2. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)3,129 services
  3. Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) (J0153)2,376 services
  4. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)2,027 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,160 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Ischemic heart disease49%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Leon I. Kupferwasser works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leon I. Kupferwasser 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Leon I. Kupferwasser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leon I. Kupferwasser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Heart Medical Group8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Van Nuys

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Van Nuys, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Heart Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316067457
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians