Dr Howard K Nam, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Yuba City, CA

Dr Howard K Nam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Yuba City, California. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Sutter Valley Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 460 Plumas Blvd, Yuba City, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 749-3399.

Dr Howard K Nam is licensed to practice in California (license number G68391) 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 1558365320.

Contact Information

Dr Howard K Nam, MD
460 Plumas Blvd,
Yuba City, CA 95991-5005
(530) 749-3399
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard K Nam
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience39 Years
Location460 Plumas Blvd, Yuba City, 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 Howard K Nam graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558365320
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981694536
  • Enrollment ID: I20040514001042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard K Nam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558365320NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery G68391 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation98300945151840

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 Howard K Nam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSutter Valley Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669846986
PECOS PAC ID: 9830094515
Enrollment ID: O20090311000335

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 Howard K Nam 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 Howard K Nam, MD
10470 Old Placerville Rd, Ste 100,
Sacramento, CA 95827-2539

Ph: (800) 470-0071
Dr Howard K Nam, MD
460 Plumas Blvd,
Yuba City, CA 95991-5005

Ph: (530) 749-3399

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