Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1023094984
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 460 W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-9400
fax (310) 829-6764

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G30063

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023094984. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,203
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$278,295
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 554 212 $139
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid 502 179 $354
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 91 91 $179
46600 Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 56 46 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Santa Monica Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker practices Surgery Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker practice?
Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker practices at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Office phone: 3108299400.
What is Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023094984, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of hemorrhoid (HCPCS 46500); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.