Dr Vimal Murthy, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Torrance, CA

Dr Vimal Murthy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Torrance, California. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Memorial Medical Center and his current practice location is 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 517-4785.

Dr Vimal Murthy is licensed to practice in California (license number A75113) 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 1902916281.

Contact Information

Dr Vimal Murthy, MD
3330 Lomita Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002
(310) 517-4785
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vimal Murthy
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location3330 Lomita Blvd, 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 Vimal Murthy attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902916281
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648227207
  • Enrollment ID: I20050405001343

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vimal Murthy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902916281NPI-NPPES
A751130MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A75113 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Torrance Memorial Medical Center963808770348

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 Vimal Murthy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTorrance Memorial Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477502797
PECOS PAC ID: 9638087703
Enrollment ID: O20040315000284

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 Vimal Murthy 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 Vimal Murthy, MD
3330 Lomita Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002

Ph: (310) 517-4785
Dr Vimal Murthy, MD
3330 Lomita Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90505-5002

Ph: (310) 517-4785

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