Dr Catherine Cotterman Close, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Santa Clarita, CA

Dr Catherine Cotterman Close, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Santa Clarita, California. She went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and her current practice location is 27107 Tourney Rd, Department Of Dermatology, Santa Clarita, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (888) 788-5000.

Dr Catherine Cotterman Close is licensed to practice in California (license number A120320) 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 1346413143.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Cotterman Close, MD
27107 Tourney Rd, Department Of Dermatology,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1860
(888) 788-5000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Cotterman Close
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience18 Years
Location27107 Tourney Rd, Santa Clarita, 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:
  • Dr Catherine Cotterman Close attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346413143
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789716481
  • Enrollment ID: I20150120001972

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Cotterman Close such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346413143NPI-NPPES
1079707MedicaidLA
08172871MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology P2973 (Texas)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology MD.201794 (Louisiana)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology A120320 (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 Catherine Cotterman Close allows following entities to bill medicare on her 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 Catherine Cotterman Close 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 Catherine Cotterman Close, MD
27107 Tourney Rd, Department Of Dermatology,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1860

Ph: (888) 788-5000
Dr Catherine Cotterman Close, MD
27107 Tourney Rd, Department Of Dermatology,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1860

Ph: (888) 788-5000

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