Ruth Ann Kurihara, PT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Torrance, CA

Ruth Ann Kurihara, PT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Torrance, California. She graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. She is a member of the group practice Atlantis Physical Therapy Assoc. and her current practice location is 3500 W Lomita Blvd, Ste M100, Torrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 325-7404.

Ruth Ann Kurihara is licensed to practice in California (license number PT8576) 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 1598871063.

Contact Information

Ruth Ann Kurihara, PT
3500 W Lomita Blvd, Ste M100,
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 325-7404
(310) 325-4971

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRuth Ann Kurihara
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience46 Years
Location3500 W Lomita Blvd, 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:
  • Ruth Ann Kurihara graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598871063
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133382864
  • Enrollment ID: I20120516000610

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ruth Ann Kurihara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598871063NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist PT8576 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Atlantis Physical Therapy Assoc.38705585135

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. Ruth Ann Kurihara allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAtlantis Physical Therapy Assoc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245323252
PECOS PAC ID: 3870558513
Enrollment ID: O20041122001218

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. Ruth Ann Kurihara 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
Ruth Ann Kurihara, PT
3500 W Lomita Blvd, Ste M100,
Torrance, CA 90505

Ph: (310) 325-7404
Ruth Ann Kurihara, PT
3500 W Lomita Blvd, Ste M100,
Torrance, CA 90505

Ph: (310) 325-7404

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