Individual provider

May Kim-tenser, MD

Neurocritical Care Physician Neurology Physician Medicare enrolled

May Kim-tenser, MD is a Neurocritical Care Physician in Los Angeles, CA, registered under NPI 1285822445. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1540 ALCAZAR ST, Los Angeles, CA 90089. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A97289 CA Neurocritical Care Physician primary
84243 GA Neurology Physician
59170 AZ Neurology Physician
MD487241 PA Neurology Physician
2019-02441 NC Neurology Physician
A97289 CA Neurology Physician
52965 KY Neurology Physician
01082720A IN Neurology Physician
ME142911 FL Neurology Physician
0101267876 VA Neurology Physician

Licences are recorded in 9 states: CA, GA, AZ, PA, NC, KY, IN, FL, VA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Neurology
PAC ID
5890856678

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Neurology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 9 states

This provider holds licences in 9 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The practice address on file is in Los Angeles, CA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

AZ Arizona
Licence
59170
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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CA California practice address
Licence
A97289
Specialty
Neurocritical Care Physician
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FL Florida
Licence
ME142911
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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GA Georgia
Licence
84243
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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IN Indiana
Licence
01082720A
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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KY Kentucky
Licence
52965
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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NC North Carolina
Licence
2019-02441
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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PA Pennsylvania
Licence
MD487241
Specialty
Neurology Physician
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VA Virginia
Licence
0101267876
Specialty
Neurology Physician
Verify with the VA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Neurocritical Care covers

The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2084A2900X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Psychiatry & Neurology Neurocritical Care

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 10 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2084A2900X Neurocritical Care Physician Neurocritical Care A97289 CA primary
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 84243 GA
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 59170 AZ
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology MD487241 PA
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 2019-02441 NC
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology A97289 CA
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 52965 KY
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 01082720A IN
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology ME142911 FL
2084N0400X Neurology Physician Neurology 0101267876 VA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1285822445 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateOct 11, 2007
Last updatedMar 18, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 1540 ALCAZAR ST
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 442-7686
Mailing address 1540 ALCAZAR ST STE 215
Los Angeles, CA 90089
This record was updated on Mar 18, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1285822445 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 8 5 8 2 2 4 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 7 5 7 2 4 4 8

Sum = 65 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1285822445?
NPI 1285822445 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to May Kim-tenser, MD in Los Angeles, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Neurocritical Care cover?
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical…
How do I contact May Kim-tenser, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (323) 442-7686, last updated Mar 18, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does May Kim-tenser, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1285822445 a valid number?
Yes. 1285822445 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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