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DR. SANTOSH KESARI MD PHD
NPI 1891785960
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since October 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(310) 870-7260(310) 870-8680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2025, Nov 20, 2025, Nov 22, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Santosh Kesari Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. SANTOSH KESARI MD PHD (NPI 1891785960) is an individual neurology provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (C53829) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891785960
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. SANTOSH KESARICredential: MD PHD
Location Address2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790Santa Monica, CA 90403-4805
Mailing Address2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790Santa Monica, CA 90403-4805 · (310) 870-7260 · Fax (310) 870-8680
Phone(310) 870-7260
Fax(310) 870-8680
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1891785960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C53829✔ Licensed in MA · 210564
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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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. Santosh Kesari Md Phd 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 ID1658382684
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091230000226
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 10

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
220 services69 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
161 services57 patients
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.
51 services29 patients
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.
46 services25 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
29 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90403 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 2

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

Temozolomide, oral, 5 mg J8700
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX000N
5 suppliers25 claims4,987 services$0.36 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
5 suppliers22 claims22 services$18.97 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 3

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

EDWARD J. O'CONNOR, MD, INC.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5968
NILY OSMAN MD
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Los Angeles County (310) 453-6005
MICHAEL A COSTINE PA-C
Physician Assistant
2811 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 790
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Los Angeles County (310) 870-7260

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 Santosh Kesari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Santosh Kesari is 1891785960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2005.

Where is Santosh Kesari located?

Santosh Kesari practices at 2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (310) 870-7260.

What is Santosh Kesari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Santosh Kesari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Santosh Kesari 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 Santosh Kesari was last updated on December 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.