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DR. RICHARD DENNIS SCHENKMAN MD
NPI 1386714087
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bakersfield, CA

Active since November 09, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
1929 TRUXTUN AVE, SUITE A, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 324-2488(661) 324-4195 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Dennis Schenkman Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD DENNIS SCHENKMAN MD (NPI 1386714087) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A38644) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386714087
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD DENNIS SCHENKMANCredential: MD
Location Address1929 TRUXTUN AVE, SUITE ABakersfield, CA 93301-5021
Mailing Address1929 Truxtun Ave, Suite ABakersfield, CA 93301-5021 · (661) 324-2488 · Fax (661) 324-4195
Phone(661) 324-2488
Fax(661) 324-4195
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1386714087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A38644
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License A38644 (CA)
1929 TRUXTUN AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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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

Dr. Richard Dennis Schenkman Md 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 October 1, 2014 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93301 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
$178.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $44.52 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

TAE KANG
Acupuncturist
1929 TRUXTUN AVE, SUITE B
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Kern County (661) 327-2740
TOP MEDICAL CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1929 TRUXTUN AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Kern County (661) 327-7740

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 Schenkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Schenkman is 1386714087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is Richard Schenkman located?

Richard Schenkman practices at 1929 Truxtun Ave Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 324-2488.

What is Richard Schenkman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Richard Schenkman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Schenkman has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Schenkman was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.