Samuel Kashani, M.D.
Surgery · Encino, CA
At a glance
16133 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436-2403
Published activity: Colonoscopy · Hernia repair (minimally invasive) · Hernia repair - groin (open). View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Mar 7, 2023. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Medicare & insurance
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16133 Ventura Blvd Suite 415Encino, CA 91436-2403
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Not reported in this file
- Graduation year
- 2002
- CMS specialties
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) · General Surgery · Surgical Oncology
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA
- Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA
- Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, CA
- Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Colonoscopy | 1-10 |
| Hernia repair (minimally invasive) | 1-10 |
| Hernia repair - groin (open) | 1-10 |
| Mastectomy | 1-10 |
| Melanoma (skin cancer) excision | 1-10 |
| Removal of skin lesions | 1-10 |
| Removal of the uterus | 1-10 |
| Removal of tissue | 252 |
| Skin biopsy | 1-10 |
| Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux | 1-10 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Services other than consulting | $10,620.00 |
| Travel and lodging | $2,219.90 |
| Food and beverage | $1,637.13 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC | $11,485.34 |
| DAVOL INC. | $2,283.77 |
| MEDTRONIC, INC. | $212.03 |
| SMITH+NEPHEW, INC. | $128.99 |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | $94.48 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | $65.81 |
| PHATHOM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $62.64 |
| ETHICON US, LLC | $46.85 |
| Other reporting companies | $97.12 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Surgery
- Taxonomy code
- 208600000X
- Enumeration date
- Jun 29, 2007
- Record updated
- Mar 7, 2023
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
208600000X · Primary
License reported: A87624 CA
License numbers and credentials are reported to NPPES; HCPList does not independently verify them.
Practice location
16133 Ventura BlvdSuite 415
Encino, CA 91436-2403
- Phone
- (818) 804-5177
- Fax
- (818) 787-8249
Mailing address
865 COMSTOCK AVESUITE 4D
LOS ANGELES, CA 900242572
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