Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Kahwaji, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1740349489
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4760 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 900276063
(323) 783-4011
Mailing address
393 E Walnut St, 3Rd Floor Phr Systems
Pasadena, CA 911880001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A84085

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740349489. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,654
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 23 $113
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 15 11 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in Los Angeles Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 251. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $29.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
523
Patients
212
Total drug cost
$24,306
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 81 41 $764
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 70 30 $966
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 65 28 $882
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 39 26 $370
Fluconazole Generic 31 12 $972
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 27 12 $423
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 27 14 $1,259
Furosemide Generic 25 12 $278
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 25 0 $215
Losartan Potassium Generic 24 12 $403

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji practices Nephrology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Kahwaji practice?
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji practices at 4760 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900276063. Office phone: 3237834011.
What is Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Kahwaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740349489, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Kahwaji accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Kahwaji accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Kahwaji commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.