Dr Brian Francis Worden, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Palo Alto, CA

Dr Brian Francis Worden, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Palo Alto, California. He went to University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and his current practice location is 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 725-6500.

Dr Brian Francis Worden is licensed to practice in California (license number A92320) 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 1376601245.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Francis Worden, MD
801 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1611
(650) 725-6500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Francis Worden
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience20 Years
Location801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, 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 Brian Francis Worden attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376601245
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698814143
  • Enrollment ID: I20091123000536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Francis Worden such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376601245NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A92320 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group60027291758172

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 Brian Francis Worden allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

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 Brian Francis Worden 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 Brian Francis Worden, MD
5601 De Soto Ave,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-6701

Ph: (818) 719-3700
Dr Brian Francis Worden, MD
801 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1611

Ph: (650) 725-6500

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Tulio Alberto Valdez, MD
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Dylan Kar-shuen Chan, M.D., PH.D.
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Seth Joseph Davis, MD
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