Dr Stephen James Torres, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Dr Stephen James Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and his current practice location is 11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 828-5441.

Dr Stephen James Torres is licensed to practice in California (license number A158190) 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 1659502813.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen James Torres, MD
11710 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1503
(310) 828-5441
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen James Torres
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 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 Stephen James Torres attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659502813
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2009
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810271723
  • Enrollment ID: I20190830002179

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen James Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659502813NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD453726 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine A158190 (California)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A158190 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group60027291757951

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 Stephen James Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

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 Stephen James Torres 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 Stephen James Torres, MD
11710 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1503

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Dr Stephen James Torres, MD
11710 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1503

Ph: (310) 828-5441

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