Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Malcolm Kearns
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1275928764
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1661 Soquel Dr Ste D
Santa Cruz, CA 950651709
(831) 458-6925 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 23, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A162706
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275928764. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
830
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$100,671
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 402 | 146 | $124 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 197 | 98 | $83 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 118 | 116 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 97 | 95 | $184 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Santa Cruz Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$211
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 12 | 0 | $211 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Malcolm Kearns's medical specialty?
Dr. Malcolm Kearns practices Hospitalist Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Malcolm Kearns practice?
Dr. Malcolm Kearns practices at 1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA 950651709. Office phone: 8314586925.
What is Dr. Malcolm Kearns's NPI?
Dr. Malcolm Kearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275928764, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Malcolm Kearns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Malcolm Kearns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Malcolm Kearns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.