Dr Christen R Mellano, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Torrance, CA

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Dr Christen R Mellano, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Torrance, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Beach Cities Orthopedics And Sports Medicine and his current practice location is 23600 Telo Ave, Ste 180, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 257-1500.

Dr Christen R Mellano is licensed to practice in California (license number A110932) 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 1396980074.

Contact Information

Dr Christen R Mellano, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Ste 180,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035
(310) 257-1500
(310) 257-1508

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christen R Mellano
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location23600 Telo Ave, 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 Christen R Mellano attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396980074
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294976619
  • Enrollment ID: I20141118002687

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christen R Mellano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396980074NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine A110932 (California)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A110932 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Beach Cities Orthopedics And Sports Medicine751701425131

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 Christen R Mellano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeach Cities Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750539672
PECOS PAC ID: 7517014251
Enrollment ID: O20090415000058
Entity NameOrthowest
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760007330
PECOS PAC ID: 3072932623
Enrollment ID: O20200930002560

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 Christen R Mellano 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 Christen R Mellano, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Ste 180,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035

Ph: (310) 257-1500		Dr Christen R Mellano, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Ste 180,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035

Ph: (310) 257-1500

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