Dr John Paul Kunesh, MD - Medicare Pathology in Torrance, CA

Dr John Paul Kunesh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Pathology Associates Medical Group and his current practice location is 3330 Lomita Blvd, Department Of Pathology, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 517-4649.

Dr John Paul Kunesh is licensed to practice in California (license number A55394) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124123757.

Contact Information

Dr John Paul Kunesh, MD
3330 Lomita Blvd, Department Of Pathology,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002
(310) 517-4649
(310) 784-4847

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Paul Kunesh
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience30 Years
Location3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Paul Kunesh attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124123757
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284684002
  • Enrollment ID: I20050128000352

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Paul Kunesh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124123757NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A55394 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Torrance Pathology Associates Medical Group77199278215

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Paul Kunesh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTorrance Memorial Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477502797
PECOS PAC ID: 9638087703
Enrollment ID: O20040315000284
Entity NameTorrance Pathology Associates Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316031438
PECOS PAC ID: 7719927821
Enrollment ID: O20050509000543

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Paul Kunesh is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Paul Kunesh, MD
Po Box 10428,
Torrance, CA 90505-1428

Ph: (310) 517-4766
Dr John Paul Kunesh, MD
3330 Lomita Blvd, Department Of Pathology,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002

Ph: (310) 517-4649

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