Joseph T Defoto, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Los Angeles, CA

Joseph T Defoto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Anthony Martin Mills M D A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 9201 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 812, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 550-1010.

Joseph T Defoto is licensed to practice in California (license number A63218) 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 1033149711.

Contact Information

Joseph T Defoto, MD
9201 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 812,
Los Angeles, CA 90069-3701
(310) 550-1010
(310) 550-0650

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph T Defoto
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location9201 W Sunset 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:
  • Joseph T Defoto graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033149711
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850444969
  • Enrollment ID: I20090806000192

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph T Defoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033149711NPI-NPPES
00A632180MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A63218 (California)Primary
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease A63218 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anthony Martin Mills M D A Medical Corporation14564045737

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. Joseph T Defoto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnthony Martin Mills M D A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497172043
PECOS PAC ID: 1456404573
Enrollment ID: O20140701001965

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. Joseph T Defoto 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
Joseph T Defoto, MD
9201 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 812,
Los Angeles, CA 90069-3701

Ph: (310) 550-1010
Joseph T Defoto, MD
9201 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 812,
Los Angeles, CA 90069-3701

Ph: (310) 550-1010

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