Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Kimberly L. Harper

MD · Nephrology · Washington University School Of Medicine
354 SANTA FE DR
Encinitas, CA 92024
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 29+ Years Practicing
665
Medicare Patients / yr
15
Procedures Billed
29
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Harper

See which plans Dr. Harper accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for California, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Harper is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 92024, CA — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Harper Does

Dr. Harper served 665 Medicare patients across 2,912 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Nephrology in California (707 patients across 915 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)1,55026
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)408216
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)23681
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)12918
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)10459

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Harper billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Harper is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Scripps Green Hospital

La Jolla, CA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas

Encinitas, CA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

La Jolla, CA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Harper practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Harper offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 354 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 633-6501

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 65% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

68.1634

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 92024, CA

If Dr. Harper isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 92024, CA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Bijan RoshanNephrology8851.6 mi
John T. BestosoNephrology1611.6 mi
Andrew J. KingNephrology8581.6 mi
Robert A. ReissNephrology5631.6 mi
Patrick A. MacapinlacNephrology137.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Harper takes three steps:

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Kimberly L. Harper: Common Questions

Does Dr. Harper accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Harper is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Harper depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 92024, CA →
Where is Dr. Harper's office?
Dr. Harper practices at 354 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 633-6501.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Harper accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (760) 633-6501 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 92024, CA to see available options.
Does Dr. Harper offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Harper is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Harper?
Dr. Harper graduated in 1997 and has been practicing for approximately 29 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Harper treated 665 Medicare patients across 15 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Harper is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (760) 633-6501 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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