Mr Paul Lawrence Smith, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Santa Monica, CA

Mr Paul Lawrence Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1965 and has 59 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Santa Monica Dermatology Group and his current practice location is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 990w, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 829-4484.

Mr Paul Lawrence Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number A21571) 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 1063480473.

Contact Information

Mr Paul Lawrence Smith, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 990w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2103
(310) 829-4484
(310) 829-4481

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Paul Lawrence Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience59 Years
Location2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, 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:
  • Mr Paul Lawrence Smith attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1965
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063480473
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981696515
  • Enrollment ID: I20040401001371

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Paul Lawrence Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063480473NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A21571 (California)Primary
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology A21571 (California)Secondary
207ND0900XDermatology - Dermatopathology A21571 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Santa Monica Dermatology Group81233909865

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. Mr Paul Lawrence Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanta Monica Dermatology Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356870067
PECOS PAC ID: 8123390986
Enrollment ID: O20170815001055

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. Mr Paul Lawrence Smith 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
Mr Paul Lawrence Smith, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 990w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2102

Ph: (310) 829-4484
Mr Paul Lawrence Smith, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 990w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2103

Ph: (310) 829-4484

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