DR. KENNETH J WILKENS MD
NPI 1679519649
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Fountain Valley, CA

Active since June 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
17360 BROOKHURST ST., FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708(877) 844-0012(714) 665-4680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kenneth J Wilkens Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH J WILKENS MD (NPI 1679519649) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Fountain Valley, California, licensed in California (A80116) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679519649
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH J WILKENSCredential: MD
Location Address17360 BROOKHURST ST.Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Mailing Address17360 Brookhurst St., Attn: AdministrationFountain Valley, CA 92708 · (877) 844-0012 · Fax (714) 665-4680
Fax(714) 665-4680
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1679519649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0801X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A80116
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
17360 BROOKHURST ST., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Other Identifiers 1

OtherI28424CA · Upin

Accepted 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

Dr. Kenneth J Wilkens 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 ID9335189687
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050505001254
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kenneth Wilkens reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
17360 BROOKHURST ST
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 948 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
2801 K STREET SUITE 440
Sacramento, CA 95816
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 266 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Internal Medicine
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Internal Medicine
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Dietitian, Registered
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Internal Medicine
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Dietitian, Registered
17360 BROOKHURST ST.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

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 Kenneth Wilkens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Wilkens is 1679519649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Wilkens located?

Kenneth Wilkens practices at 17360 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The listed phone number is (877) 844-0012.

What is Kenneth Wilkens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Is Kenneth Wilkens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Wilkens 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 Kenneth Wilkens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Wilkens reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Memorialcare Medical Foundation (Fountain Valley, CA) and Acute Care Surgery Medical Group, Inc. (Sacramento, 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 Kenneth Wilkens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Wilkens accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Kenneth Wilkens 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 Kenneth Wilkens was last updated on September 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.