Dr Mark Edward Nakano, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Torrance, CA

Dr Mark Edward Nakano, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Torrance, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Marshall B Ketchum University and his current practice location is 4201 Torrance Blvd., Suite 580, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 316-6726.

Dr Mark Edward Nakano is licensed to practice in California (license number 8818TPL) 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 1821072133.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Edward Nakano, OD
4201 Torrance Blvd., Suite 580,
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-6726
(310) 316-6856

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Edward Nakano
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location4201 Torrance 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 Mark Edward Nakano graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821072133
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456265172
  • Enrollment ID: I20031117000907

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Edward Nakano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821072133NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8818TPL (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Marshall B Ketchum University973907517738

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 Mark Edward Nakano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMarshall B Ketchum University
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720101876
PECOS PAC ID: 9739075177
Enrollment ID: O20040224000463

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 Mark Edward Nakano 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 Mark Edward Nakano, OD
4201 Torrance Blvd., Suite 580,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 316-6726
Dr Mark Edward Nakano, OD
4201 Torrance Blvd., Suite 580,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 316-6726

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