Dr Mel M Kurtulus, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Mel M Kurtulus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in La Jolla, California. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice San Diego Womens Health Inc and his current practice location is 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 677-0777.

Dr Mel M Kurtulus is licensed to practice in California (license number A72728) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134193105.

Contact Information

Dr Mel M Kurtulus, MD
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1217
(858) 677-0777
(858) 677-0666

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mel M Kurtulus
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience35 Years
Location9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640, La Jolla, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Mel M Kurtulus graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134193105
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547311839
  • Enrollment ID: I20090626000181

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mel M Kurtulus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134193105NPI-NPPES
B060OtherCHAMPUS
F044OtherCHAMPUS
160055711OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
00A727280MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology A72728 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
San Diego Womens Health Inc53958966743

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 Mel M Kurtulus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSan Diego Womens Health Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396986667
PECOS PAC ID: 5395896674
Enrollment ID: O20090626000130

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 Mel M Kurtulus 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 Mel M Kurtulus, MD
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1217

Ph: (858) 677-0777
Dr Mel M Kurtulus, MD
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1217

Ph: (858) 677-0777

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