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DR. RALPH KUON M.D
NPI 1780045898
Clinic/Center - Primary Care in Whittier, CA

Active since March 16, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5654 PICKERING AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601(562) 845-8384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2020, Mar 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Ralph Kuon M.d NPPES

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

DR. RALPH KUON M.D (NPI 1780045898) is an individual primary care provider in Whittier, California, licensed in California (A39928) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1965).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780045898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy261QP2300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RALPH KUONCredential: M.D
Location Address5654 PICKERING AVEWhittier, CA 90601-2414
Mailing Address5654 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601-2414 · (562) 945-9384
Phone(562) 845-8384
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1965
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2020
✔ NPI 1780045898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Primary CareAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QP2300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A39928
5654 PICKERING AVE, Whittier, CA 90601
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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. Ralph Kuon 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 ID5991119570
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210121001923
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ralph Kuon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Santa Elena Medical Center, Inc.
2.2 mi
General Practice
5036 PASSONS BLVD., SUITE 2
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1265617393 (562) 654-2800

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

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
84 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90601 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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 Ralph Kuon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Kuon is 1780045898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2016.

Where is Ralph Kuon located?

Ralph Kuon practices at 5654 Pickering Ave, Whittier, CA 90601. The listed phone number is (562) 845-8384.

What is Ralph Kuon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Primary Care, with taxonomy code 261QP2300X.

Is Ralph Kuon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Kuon 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 organization bills Medicare for Ralph Kuon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ralph Kuon reassigns Medicare benefits to Santa Elena Medical Center, Inc. (Pico Rivera, CA). The 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 Ralph Kuon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Kuon was last updated on December 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.