DR. RICHARD KANGAH MD
NPI 1255379681
Surgery in Highland, CA

Active since June 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3606 HIGHLAND AVE 108, HIGHLAND, CA 92346(909) 864-1006(909) 864-1625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Kangah Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD KANGAH MD (NPI 1255379681) is an individual surgery provider in Highland, California, licensed in California (A55122) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255379681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD KANGAHCredential: MD
Location Address3606 HIGHLAND AVE 108Highland, CA 92346-2608
Mailing Address3606 Highland Ave 108Highland, CA 92346-2608 · (909) 864-1006 · Fax (909) 864-1625
Fax(909) 864-1625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2017
NPI 1255379681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in CA · A55122
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3606 HIGHLAND AVE 108, Highland, CA 92346

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00A551220CA
Medicare UPINX04964CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Kangah Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5193809911
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090318000469
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
28 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92346 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
83%290 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Breast Cancer Screening
76%282 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
52%646 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
43%292 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
39%292 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
48%1,155 patients4/55-star benchmark: 61%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$17.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$81.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Richard Kangah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kangah is 1255379681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is Richard Kangah located?

Richard Kangah practices at 3606 Highland Ave 108, Highland, CA 92346. The listed phone number is (909) 864-1006.

What is Richard Kangah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Kangah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kangah is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kangah was last updated on January 27, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.