Dr Alexander Gertel, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Torrance, CA

Dr Alexander Gertel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Health Association Inc and his current practice location is 23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 891-6733.

Dr Alexander Gertel is licensed to practice in California (license number A171197) 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 1003270117.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Gertel, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767
(310) 891-6733
(310) 257-7288

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Gertel
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience8 Years
Location23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, 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 Alexander Gertel attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003270117
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2016
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082908942
  • Enrollment ID: I20210618002160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Gertel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003270117NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A171197 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Torrance Health Association Inc1355302134249

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 Alexander Gertel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTorrance Health Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083903124
PECOS PAC ID: 1355302134
Enrollment ID: O20110819000276

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 Alexander Gertel 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 Alexander Gertel, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767

Ph: (310) 891-6733
Dr Alexander Gertel, MD
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125,
Torrance, CA 90505-4767

Ph: (310) 891-6733

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