Quick answers
- Does Kevin B. Hoover accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin B. Hoover 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 Kevin B. Hoover see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,346 Original Medicare patients and 4,543 services for Kevin B. Hoover. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin B. Hoover's NPI number?
- 1992786529. 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 Kevin B. Hoover, 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 | 1,346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,543 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)2,290 services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)280 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)255 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)154 services
- Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast (72141)114 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 pressure68%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Kevin B. Hoover works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin B. Hoover 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.
- Los Angeles General Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050373
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin B. Hoover is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2428 Santa Monica Blvd, Lowr LevelSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 315‑1000
- 2428 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 102Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 315‑1000
- 8436 W 3rd St, Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 358‑2199
- 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 101Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 358‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin B. Hoover 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
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, 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 | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992786529 |
| 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