Quick answers
- Does Alex Y. Kawana accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alex Y. Kawana may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alex Y. Kawana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 15,552 services for Alex Y. Kawana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alex Y. Kawana's NPI number?
- 1316951171. 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 Alex Y. Kawana, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour (96361)309 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)187 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)183 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)178 services
- Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes (96360)164 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Osteoporosis40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex Y. Kawana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8737 Beverly Blvd, Suite 203West Hollywood, CA 90048
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in West Hollywood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hollywood, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann Medical College And Hospital - Kansas City - Nlg |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316951171 |
| 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