Dr Darren Okada, MD - Medicare Pathology in Riverside, CA

Dr Darren Okada, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Riverside, California. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Pathology Medical Group Of Riverside and his current practice location is 4445 Magnolia Ave, Dept Of Pathology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (951) 788-3243.

Dr Darren Okada is licensed to practice in California (license number A55141) 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 1134245921.

Contact Information

Dr Darren Okada, MD
4445 Magnolia Ave, Dept Of Pathology, Riverside Community Hospital,
Riverside, CA 92501-4135
(951) 788-3243
(951) 788-3633

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Darren Okada
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience30 Years
Location4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, 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 Darren Okada attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134245921
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244396182
  • Enrollment ID: I20090302000537

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Darren Okada such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134245921NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A55141 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Riverside Community HospitalRiverside, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pathology Medical Group Of Riverside24664974254

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 Darren Okada allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePathology Medical Group Of Riverside
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417016833
PECOS PAC ID: 2466497425
Enrollment ID: O20050621001005

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 Darren Okada 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 Darren Okada, MD
Po Box 260071,
Saint Louis, MO 63126-8071

Ph: (314) 849-3535
Dr Darren Okada, MD
4445 Magnolia Ave, Dept Of Pathology, Riverside Community Hospital,
Riverside, CA 92501-4135

Ph: (951) 788-3243

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