Dr Amir Lavaf, MD - Medicare Radiation Oncology in Palm Springs, CA

Dr Amir Lavaf, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Radiation Oncology" physician in Palm Springs, California. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Radiation Oncology Physicians, Inc and his current practice location is 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Ste E218, Palm Springs, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 416-4770.

Dr Amir Lavaf is licensed to practice in California (license number A 115056) 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 1508024852.

Contact Information

Dr Amir Lavaf, MD
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Ste E218,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4800
(760) 416-4770
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Amir Lavaf
GenderMale
SpecialityRadiation Oncology
Experience18 Years
Location1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, 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 Amir Lavaf graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508024852
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305074063
  • Enrollment ID: I20140102001201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amir Lavaf such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508024852NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology A 115056 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm springs, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Radiation Oncology Physicians, Inc57998287112

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 Amir Lavaf allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRadiation Oncology Physicians, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679709679
PECOS PAC ID: 5799828711
Enrollment ID: O20100129000544

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 Amir Lavaf 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 Amir Lavaf, MD
51753 El Dorado Dr,
La Quinta, CA 92253-9034

Ph: (760) 619-2309
Dr Amir Lavaf, MD
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Ste E218,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4800

Ph: (760) 416-4770

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