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MATTHEW Y. KUSHNIR M.D.
NPI 1316233844
Anesthesiology in San Diego, CA

Active since June 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
3626 RUFFIN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 565-9666(858) 565-9441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2018, May 16, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Matthew Y. Kushnir M.d. NPPES

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

MATTHEW Y. KUSHNIR M.D. (NPI 1316233844) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A136439) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316233844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW Y. KUSHNIRCredential: M.D.
Location Address3626 RUFFIN RDSan Diego, CA 92123-1810
Mailing Address3626 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123-1810 · (858) 565-9666 · Fax (858) 565-9441
Phone(858) 565-9666
Fax(858) 565-9441
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1316233844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A136439
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License A136439 (CA)
3626 RUFFIN RD, San Diego, CA 92123
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew Y. Kushnir M.d. 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 ID9436444833
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160824002178
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew Kushnir reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Service Medical Group
Same address
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 269 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053354233 (858) 565-9666
Cep America - Intensivists PC
13 mi
Critical Care Medicine
15615 POMERADO RD
Poway, CA 92064
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851779409 (858) 613-4000
Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
46 mi
Vascular Surgery
44274 GEORGE CUSHMAN CT STE 208
Temecula, CA 92592
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,584 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891960415 (909) 558-2822
Sound Physicians Anesthesiology Of California PC
56 mi
Anesthesiology
28062 BAXTER RD
Murrieta, CA 92563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699408229 (951) 290-4000
Darin Rentz Do PC
85 mi
Anesthesiology
350 TERRACINA BLVD
Redlands, CA 92373
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689321747 (877) 565-6701

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
122 services61 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
28 services28 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.
25 services19 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
22 services22 patients

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.

79.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.57
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

THOMAS J. PIETUCH M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DR. JEFFREY KOJI SAKIHARA M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
MARK SETH CHRISTOFFERSON MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
QUINN S HUME DO
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
STEVEN A. SALTZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
TATYANA FELDMAN MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DR. JAMES BRIAN BILLYS MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DARCI J. TOM M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666

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 Matthew Kushnir's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Kushnir is 1316233844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Where is Matthew Kushnir located?

Matthew Kushnir practices at 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 565-9666.

What is Matthew Kushnir's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Matthew Kushnir enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Kushnir 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Matthew Kushnir's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew Kushnir reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Anesthesia Service Medical Group (San Diego, CA), Cep America - Intensivists PC (Poway, CA), Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm (Temecula, CA), Sound Physicians Anesthesiology Of California PC (Murrieta, CA) and Darin Rentz Do PC (Redlands, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Matthew Kushnir's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Matthew Kushnir accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Matthew Kushnir 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 Matthew Kushnir was last updated on October 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.