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Family Practice

Richard J. Kennedy, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Richard J. Kennedy, MD is a family doctor at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 458-2381. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard J. Kennedy had 438 Original Medicare patients and 2,089 services. NPI 1457370959. 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 Richard J. Kennedy, 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 Richard J. Kennedy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Kennedy 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 Richard J. Kennedy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 438 Original Medicare patients and 2,089 services for Richard J. Kennedy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard J. Kennedy's NPI number?
1457370959. 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 Richard J. Kennedy, 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 patients438
Services billed to Medicare2,089
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)482 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)448 services
  3. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)274 services
  4. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)142 services
  5. Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)103 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 pressure59%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Richard J. Kennedy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Kennedy 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 Richard J. Kennedy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Kennedy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457370959
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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