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DR. PETER JOHN KAPPEL M.D.
NPI 1659407534
Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 3, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 829-5475(310) 828-1359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Peter John Kappel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PETER JOHN KAPPEL M.D. (NPI 1659407534) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A88426) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659407534
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PETER JOHN KAPPELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 3Santa Monica, CA 90404-1927
Mailing Address1908 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 3Santa Monica, CA 90404-1927 · (310) 829-5475 · Fax (310) 828-1359
Phone(310) 829-5475
Fax(310) 828-1359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2021
✔ NPI 1659407534 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A88426
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Peter John Kappel 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 ID4981704814
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070706000612
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90404 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 9

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

BRENDA NUYEN
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
PANTHEA TIZABGAR
Pharmacist
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 315-9999
SMC PHARMACY LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 4
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 315-9999
SANTA MONICA MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
DR. RICHARD J KIM D.D.S.
Dentist
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, #2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5961
REISS WOZNAK MEDICAL CLINIC
General Practice
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 5
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 828-5571
SADIQA STELZNER MD
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
DR. MARIA BRAUN MD
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475

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 Peter Kappel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Kappel is 1659407534. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Peter Kappel located?

Peter Kappel practices at 1908 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 3, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The listed phone number is (310) 829-5475.

What is Peter Kappel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Peter Kappel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Kappel 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 Peter Kappel was last updated on December 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.