MALCOLM DILLON KEARNS
NPI 1275928764
Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since April 01, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 458-6925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 23, 2021, Jul 22, 2019, Jul 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Malcolm Dillon Kearns NPPES

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

MALCOLM DILLON KEARNS (NPI 1275928764) is an individual hospitalist provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A162706) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275928764
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMALCOLM DILLON KEARNS
Location Address1661 SOQUEL DR STE DSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709
Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2021
NPI 1275928764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in CA · A162706
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A162706 (CA)
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

Malcolm Dillon Kearns 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 ID1456608876
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190814000732
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
452 services159 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
206 services101 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
120 services118 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
98 services97 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
22 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.72 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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 supplier18 claims18 services$83.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Hospitalist
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Hospitalist
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Internal Medicine
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Hospitalist
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Hospitalist
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Hospitalist
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1661 SOQUEL DR STE D
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

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 Malcolm Kearns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Malcolm Kearns is 1275928764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2015.

Where is Malcolm Kearns located?

Malcolm Kearns practices at 1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 458-6925.

What is Malcolm Kearns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Malcolm Kearns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Malcolm Kearns 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 Malcolm Kearns was last updated on February 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.