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JOSEPH MICHEL KAHWAJI MD
NPI 1740349489
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since December 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4760 W SUNSET BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027(323) 783-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph Michel Kahwaji Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH MICHEL KAHWAJI MD (NPI 1740349489) is an individual nephrology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A84085) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740349489
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH MICHEL KAHWAJICredential: MD
Location Address4760 W SUNSET BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90027-6063
Mailing Address393 E Walnut St, 3rd Floor Phr SystemsPasadena, CA 91188-0001 · (626) 405-3640 · Fax (626) 405-6768
Phone(323) 783-4011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1740349489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A84085
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

4760 W SUNSET BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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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

Joseph Michel Kahwaji 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 ID5890896161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070731000355
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services25 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90027 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
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers35 claims4,770 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,440 services$0.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers20 claims2,320 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers22 claims22 services$18.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers24 claims24 services$12.61 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 20

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

SOMJOT S. BRAR MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-4011
DR. BROOKE VUONG M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4760 W SUNSET BLVD, 3RD FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-1737
KARIN W HOLMES PSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-4011
DR. SHANT SHEKHERDIMIAN MD
Surgery
4760 W SUNSET BLVD, 3RD FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-1737
SHIRIN KAZEMI
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (800) 954-8000
DR. DAMIEN CRAIG RODGER MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-4011
CAROL JACKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-4011
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
Health Maintenance Organization
4760 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Los Angeles County (323) 783-4011

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 Joseph Kahwaji's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Kahwaji is 1740349489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2006.

Where is Joseph Kahwaji located?

Joseph Kahwaji practices at 4760 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The listed phone number is (323) 783-4011.

What is Joseph Kahwaji's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Joseph Kahwaji enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Kahwaji 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 Joseph Kahwaji was last updated on December 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.