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Kenneth Mensch, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Capitola, CA · enumerated 2015 · practices at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1538556576

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Kenneth Mensch
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA, 95010
Enumeration date Apr 16, 2015
Last updated in NPPES Sep 21, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Student, Health Care Secondary
207XS0106X Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A172840 (CA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Kenneth Mensch?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Kenneth Mensch is 1538556576, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Kenneth Mensch practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Capitola, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-09-21.