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- 2435 Ridgegate Row, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Kennedy
Frank Kennedy, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in surgery. Frank trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Frank provided 456 services to 356 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1407957509.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 565-0104
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2435 RIDGEGATE ROW
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
456 services · 356 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
179 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
62 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
50 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
43 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
30 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Frank Kennedy?
Frank Kennedy is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Frank Kennedy's address?
Frank Kennedy is listed at 2435 Ridgegate Row, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Frank Kennedy?
The number on file is (858) 565-0104. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Frank Kennedy?
Frank Kennedy's National Provider Identifier is 1407957509. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Frank Kennedy train?
Frank Kennedy attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Frank Kennedy have?
Frank Kennedy has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Frank Kennedy perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Frank Kennedy performs imaging including limited ultrasound scan of abdomen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Frank Kennedy's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Frank Kennedy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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