Dr Edward George Buchsbaum, MD - Medicare Allergy/immunology in Torrance, CA

Dr Edward George Buchsbaum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Allergy/immunology. He is a member of the group practice South Bay Allergy And Asthma Assoc and his current practice location is 20911 Earl Street, Suite 301, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 371-1388.

Dr Edward George Buchsbaum is licensed to practice in California (license number G36432) 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 1376648170.

Contact Information

Dr Edward George Buchsbaum, MD
20911 Earl Street, Suite 301,
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-1388
(310) 371-3439

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward George Buchsbaum
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy/immunology
Experience48 Years
Location20911 Earl Street, 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:
  • Dr Edward George Buchsbaum attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376648170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/05/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870662166
  • Enrollment ID: I20120507000733

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward George Buchsbaum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376648170NPI-NPPES
00G364320MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207K00000XAllergy & Immunology G36432 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Bay Allergy And Asthma Assoc31735656942

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 Edward George Buchsbaum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Bay Allergy & Asthma Assoc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528163334
PECOS PAC ID: 3173565694
Enrollment ID: O20050525000453

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 Edward George Buchsbaum 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 Edward George Buchsbaum, MD
20911 Earl Street, Suite 301,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 371-1388
Dr Edward George Buchsbaum, MD
20911 Earl Street, Suite 301,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 371-1388

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Allergy & Immunology Doctors in Torrance, CA

Dr. Heather Suzanne Volpp, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 20911 Earl St Ste 301, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-371-1388    Fax: 310-371-3439
Ellyn Ashida, MD
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Practice Location: 3440 Lomita Blvd, Ste 228, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-326-3371    Fax: 310-326-2294
Julia Shin Lee, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 20911 Earl St Ste 301, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-371-1388    Fax: 310-371-3439
Dr. Dean Ting-yuan Chiang, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3440 Lomita Blvd, Suite 228, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-326-3371    Fax: 310-326-2294
Joyce Jeong-mi Schoettler, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20911 Earl St Ste 301, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-371-1388    Fax: 310-371-3439

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