Quick answers
- Does Kern H. Guppy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kern H. Guppy 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.
- What is Kern H. Guppy's NPI number?
- 1518045251. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Kern H. Guppy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kern H. Guppy 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.
- Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050516
Practice locations
Addresses where Kern H. Guppy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1700 Prairie City RdFolsom, CA 95630 (916) 351‑4800
- 1730 Prairie City Rd, Suite 120Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 351‑4800
- 3000 Q StSacramento, CA 95816 (916) 560‑0319
- 6501 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608 (916) 537‑5190
- 6511 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608 (916) 556‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kern H. Guppy as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Folsom
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Folsom, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518045251 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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