Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Leon Kupferwasser, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Van Nuys, CA
- NPI 1316067457
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.2 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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16119 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 914064822
(818) 904-6782
fax (818) 904-5896
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 5, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A83900
- Medicaid
- CA #00A839000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316067457. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
22,223
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,106,663
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0153 |
Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | 9,871 | 181 | $1 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 2,837 | 376 | $59 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 2,183 | 1,090 | $16 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 1,984 | 395 | $54 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,351 | 816 | $99 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 897 | 608 | $140 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 606 | 594 | $197 | |
A9500 |
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 562 | 281 | $50 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 536 | 534 | $223 | |
93015 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 283 | 283 | $69 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 854. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,008
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 8 | $140.93 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $120.65 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 3 | $95.24 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $93.56 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $81.53 | |
| VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express | 2 | $64.60 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $57.08 | |
| SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 2 | $55.75 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $49.92 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $48.89 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $39.60 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $36.78 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $36.49 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $32.27 | |
| CVRx, Inc. | 1 | $23.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,180
Patients
1,609
Total drug cost
$938,848
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 767 | 239 | $9,545 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 550 | 157 | $681,289 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 531 | 167 | $12,037 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 480 | 158 | $8,451 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 479 | 163 | $9,805 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 413 | 135 | $8,213 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 361 | 124 | $8,306 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 295 | 101 | $3,592 |
| Nebivolol Hcl | Generic | 268 | 66 | $26,507 |
| Telmisartan | Generic | 218 | 52 | $12,574 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Leon Kupferwasser's medical specialty?
Dr. Leon Kupferwasser practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Van Nuys, CA.
Where does Dr. Leon Kupferwasser practice?
Dr. Leon Kupferwasser practices at 16119 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 914064822. Office phone: 8189046782.
What is Dr. Leon Kupferwasser's NPI?
Dr. Leon Kupferwasser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316067457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leon Kupferwasser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leon Kupferwasser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leon Kupferwasser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) (HCPCS J0153); Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (HCPCS 99454); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.