Yong Tao, MD, PHD - Medicare Dermatology in Torrance, CA

Yong Tao, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Torrance, California. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Paul K Shitabata Md Inc and his current practice location is 19951 Mariner Ave., Suite 150, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 225-3120.

Yong Tao is licensed to practice in California (license number A87920) 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 1396781597.

Contact Information

Yong Tao, MD, PHD
19951 Mariner Ave., Suite 150,
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 225-3120
(310) 698-7054

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Physician's Profile

Full NameYong Tao
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience34 Years
Location19951 Mariner Ave., 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:
  • Yong Tao graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396781597
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880633718
  • Enrollment ID: I20050428001278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Yong Tao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396781597NPI-NPPES
00A879200MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology A87920 (California)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A87920 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paul K Shitabata Md Inc63059083443

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. Yong Tao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePaul K Shitabata Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205004280
PECOS PAC ID: 6305908344
Enrollment ID: O20090602000417

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. Yong Tao 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
Yong Tao, MD, PHD
19951 Mariner Ave., Suite 155,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 225-3244
Yong Tao, MD, PHD
19951 Mariner Ave., Suite 150,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 225-3120

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