Quick answers
- Does Arkady B. Kagan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arkady B. Kagan 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 Arkady B. Kagan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 574 Original Medicare patients and 25,124 services for Arkady B. Kagan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arkady B. Kagan's NPI number?
- 1790839538. 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 Arkady B. Kagan, 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 | 574 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 25,124 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (J0588)21,600 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)802 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)419 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)414 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)347 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes63%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Depression49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Arkady B. Kagan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16542 Ventura Blvd, Suite 120Encino, CA 91436 (818) 671‑4556
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Encino
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encino, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1790839538 |
| 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