Quick answers
- Does Kalpana S. Hool accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kalpana S. Hool 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 Kalpana S. Hool see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 645 Original Medicare patients and 2,256 services for Kalpana S. Hool. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kalpana S. Hool's NPI number?
- 1629043799. 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 Kalpana S. Hool, 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 | 645 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,256 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)732 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)583 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)249 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)54 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)52 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis44%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Kalpana S. Hool works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kalpana S. Hool 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.
- Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050351
Practice locations
Addresses where Kalpana S. Hool is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 29409 S Western AveRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 784‑6848
- 514 N Prospect Ave, Fl 4Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 750‑3300
- 705 Pier AveHermosa Beach, CA 90254
- 705 Pier Ave AHermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 257‑7298
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kalpana S. Hool as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Torrance Health Association Inc299 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Torrance Health Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629043799 |
| 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
- 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