Glenn Takeo Hifumi, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Bellflower, CA

Glenn Takeo Hifumi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Bellflower, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 200, Bellflower, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 925-8892.

Glenn Takeo Hifumi is licensed to practice in California (license number A68228) 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 1427138262.

Contact Information

Glenn Takeo Hifumi, MD
9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 200,
Bellflower, CA 90706-8044
(562) 925-8892
(562) 866-5978

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGlenn Takeo Hifumi
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 200, Bellflower, 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:
  • Glenn Takeo Hifumi attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427138262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204974223
  • Enrollment ID: I20091112000222

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Glenn Takeo Hifumi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427138262NPI-NPPES
00A682280MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A68228 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coast Plaza HospitalNorwalk, CAHospital
College Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital
Los Angeles Community HospitalLos angeles, CAHospital
Lakewood Regional Medical CenterLakewood, CAHospital
Whittier Hospital Medical CenterWhittier, CAHospital

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. Glenn Takeo Hifumi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGlenn T. Hifumi, M.d.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710138466
PECOS PAC ID: 5698818979
Enrollment ID: O20100209000411

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. Glenn Takeo Hifumi 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
Glenn Takeo Hifumi, MD
9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 200,
Bellflower, CA 90706-8044

Ph: (562) 925-8892
Glenn Takeo Hifumi, MD
9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 200,
Bellflower, CA 90706-8044

Ph: (562) 925-8892

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