Dr Hugo Hool, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Torrance, CA

Dr Hugo Hool, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Health Association Inc and his current practice location is 3285 Skypark Dr, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 750-3300.

Dr Hugo Hool is licensed to practice in California (license number A66860) 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 1417944489.

Contact Information

Dr Hugo Hool, MD
3285 Skypark Dr,
Torrance, CA 90505-5004
(310) 750-3300
(310) 750-3381

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hugo Hool
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience27 Years
Location3285 Skypark Dr, 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 Hugo Hool attended and graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417944489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/27/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002073350
  • Enrollment ID: I20120130000346

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hugo Hool such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417944489NPI-NPPES
P00156236OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
00A66860OtherBLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A66860 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, 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 Hugo Hool 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 Hugo Hool 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 Hugo Hool, MD
3285 Skypark Dr,
Torrance, CA 90505-5004

Ph: (310) 750-3300
Dr Hugo Hool, MD
3285 Skypark Dr,
Torrance, CA 90505-5004

Ph: (310) 750-3300

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