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LINDON KEN KAWAHARA M.D.
NPI 1053417626
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Torrance, CA

Active since September 14, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through May 6, 2027
22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 3, TORRANCE, CA 90505(310) 373-2238 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lindon Ken Kawahara M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LINDON KEN KAWAHARA M.D. (NPI 1053417626) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (G60421) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through May 6, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053417626
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameLINDON KEN KAWAHARACredential: M.D.
Location Address22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 3Torrance, CA 90505-2539
Mailing Address22410 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 3Torrance, CA 90505-2539 · (310) 373-2238
Phone(310) 373-2238
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2010
✔ NPI 1053417626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G60421
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90505
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedE97262

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Lindon Ken Kawahara M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 6, 2013 through May 6, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 6, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 6, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LINDON KEN KAWAHARA MD DMD
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 3
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 373-2238

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lindon Kawahara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lindon Kawahara is 1053417626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Lindon Kawahara located?

Lindon Kawahara practices at 22410 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 3, Torrance, CA 90505. The listed phone number is (310) 373-2238.

What is Lindon Kawahara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Lindon Kawahara enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lindon Kawahara has opted out of Medicare through May 6, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Lindon Kawahara accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Lindon Kawahara as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lindon Kawahara was last updated on August 23, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.