Rafid J Kouz, MD.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(818) 365-9531Mission Hills, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rafid J Kouz, MD. practices as part of a group hematology & oncology specialist practice in Mission Hills, CA. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Mission Hills area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 796 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Mission Hills36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4416dNPPES updated 2014-04-03 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11333 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1116

Fax: (818) 837-5508
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.7%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)

2.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

168

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

269

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,558

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5.52M

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+22%)43%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.3k received from industry

122 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Rafid J Kouz's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9602, Mission Hills, CA 91346-9602

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Long-term

CMS Certification Number: 192010

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Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Rafid J Kouz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rafid J Kouz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Mission Hills required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rafid J Kouz

NPI records show Dr. Kouz as active with telehealth listed in Mission Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 365-9531.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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