Michael Bloch, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Torrance, CA

Michael Bloch, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Torrance, California. He went to California School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice West Torrance Podiatrists Group Inc and his current practice location is 21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 160, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 540-1213.

Michael Bloch is licensed to practice in California (license number E4138) 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 1316029580.

Contact Information

Michael Bloch, DPM
21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 160,
Torrance, CA 90503-5506
(310) 540-1213
(310) 540-7405

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Bloch
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience28 Years
Location21250 Hawthorne 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:
  • Michael Bloch attended and graduated from California School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316029580
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345287801
  • Enrollment ID: I20060111001160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Bloch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316029580NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist E4138 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Torrance Podiatrists Group Inc61039452666

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. Michael Bloch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWest Torrance Podiatrists Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295955995
PECOS PAC ID: 6103945266
Enrollment ID: O20110627000180

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. Michael Bloch 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
Michael Bloch, DPM
21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 160,
Torrance, CA 90503-5506

Ph: (310) 540-1213
Michael Bloch, DPM
21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 160,
Torrance, CA 90503-5506

Ph: (310) 540-1213

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