Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Alpern, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Seal Beach, CA

  • NPI 1205830890
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 1
Seal Beach, CA 907406251
(562) 799-7071
Mailing address
Po Box 35380
Las Vegas, NV 891335380

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 23, 2026
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A49395

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205830890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
358
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,307
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 210 28 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 72 52 $99
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 42 32 $67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 23 18 $62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Seal Beach Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,841
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 35 $10,257.41
Janssen Biotech, INC. 11 $234.99
Leo Pharma INC. 5 $150.59
Ortho Dermatologics, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 2 $55.90
Amgen INC. 2 $52.06
Medtronic, INC. 1 $29.74
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $27.86
Genzyme Corporation 1 $17.50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $15.00

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$9,873
Food and Beverage
$869
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,533
Patients
1,171
Total drug cost
$74,922
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 331 127 $21,780
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 283 133 $3,732
Fluocinonide Generic 247 129 $13,196
Mupirocin Generic 240 180 $1,994
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 215 118 $5,157
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 210 49 $4,964
Mometasone Furoate Generic 194 108 $4,848
Prednisone Generic 179 49 $944
Minocycline Hcl Generic 160 89 $2,966
Ketoconazole Generic 139 57 $3,192

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Alpern's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Alpern practices Dermatology Physician in Seal Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Alpern practice?
Dr. Kenneth Alpern practices at 1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 1, Seal Beach, CA 907406251. Office phone: 5627997071.
What is Dr. Kenneth Alpern's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Alpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205830890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Alpern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Alpern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Alpern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.