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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Urology Physician NPI 1881734655 MD
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Pediatric Urology Physician in Palo Alto, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 348 in Pediatric Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
24
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Urology Physician avg: 654
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
William Kennedy, MD filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Urology Physician in Palo Alto, California, prescribing 50% generic.
- 24
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
William Kennedy, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
24 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
William Kennedy, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about William Kennedy, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
24 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pediatric Urology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Urology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
William Kennedy, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 730 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, with a listed phone of (650) 723-9779. NPI 1881734655 was issued on 02/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Urology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 348 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 654 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881734655 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where William Kennedy, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Lpch Medical Group Div OF Lucile
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to William Kennedy, MD. To verify William Kennedy, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
William Kennedy, MD - brand share 50.0%
Pediatric Urology Physician average
50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 24 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
24
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 24
- Total Day Supply
- 720
- Brand vs Generic
- 50% brand / 50% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $97
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 42.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 12 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Urology Physician Overview
How William Kennedy, MD fits within the Pediatric Urology Physician landscape nationally.
348
Pediatric Urology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Urology Physician
654
Avg Claims per Provider
William Kennedy, MD's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 654.
Nearby Pediatric Urology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kennedy.
Dr. Alireza Alam
M.D.
Long Beach, CA
Dr. Shumyle Alam
M.D.
Madera, CA
Dr. Babak Bamshad
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Michael Bishai
MD
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Joshua Chamberlin
M.D.
Loma Linda, CA
Compare Pediatric Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Kennedy, MD's specialty? ▼
William Kennedy, MD specializes in Pediatric Urology Physician and practices in Palo Alto, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Kennedy, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Kennedy, MD wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is William Kennedy, MD located? ▼
William Kennedy, MD is located at 730 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA, 94304. Phone: (650) 723-9779.
What is William Kennedy, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Kennedy, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881734655, issued on 02/08/2007.
Does William Kennedy, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Kennedy, MD's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 348 Pediatric Urology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Urology Physician provider writes 654 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Kennedy, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Kennedy, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Myrbetriq, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Kennedy, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Kennedy, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Kennedy, MD's credentials? ▼
William Kennedy, MD's NPI is 1881734655 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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