Dr Lydia Matkovich, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Torrance, CA

Dr Lydia Matkovich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Torrance, California. She went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. Her current practice location is 23600 Telo Ave, Suite 210, Torrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 626-8055.

Dr Lydia Matkovich is licensed to practice in California (license number G80774) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1508801028.

Contact Information

Dr Lydia Matkovich, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Suite 210,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035
(310) 626-8055
(310) 626-8058

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lydia Matkovich
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location23600 Telo Ave, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lydia Matkovich attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508801028
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658387956
  • Enrollment ID: I20060223000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lydia Matkovich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508801028NPI-NPPES
00G807740OtherCABLUE SHIELD
00G807740MedicaidCA
P00286193OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE
00G807741MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist G80774 (California)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology G80774 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

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 Lydia Matkovich allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLydia Matkovich, M.d. A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699710145
PECOS PAC ID: 4789690074
Enrollment ID: O20060223000383

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 Lydia Matkovich 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 Lydia Matkovich, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Suite 210,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035

Ph: (310) 626-8055
Dr Lydia Matkovich, MD
23600 Telo Ave, Suite 210,
Torrance, CA 90505-4035

Ph: (310) 626-8055

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