Quick answers
- Does Steven R. Kussman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven R. Kussman 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 Steven R. Kussman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,635 Original Medicare patients and 10,030 services for Steven R. Kussman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven R. Kussman's NPI number?
- 1437386000. 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 Steven R. Kussman, 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 | 3,635 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,030 |
| Different services or procedures | 139 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)3,100 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)491 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)387 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)369 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)331 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven R. Kussman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2301 Bahamas DrBakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 326‑9600
- 2336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 206Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 315‑1000
- 35800 Bob Hope Dr, Suite 150aRancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770‑1920
- 6191 N Thesta StFresno, CA 93710 (559) 447‑2600
- 8750 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 689‑3100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven R. Kussman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation1,692 clinicians in the group
- Beverly Radiology Medical Group III328 clinicians in the group
- Desert Advanced Imaging Medical Center208 clinicians in the group
- Fresno Imaging Center133 clinicians in the group
- Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437386000 |
| 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