Dr Ira S Latto, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Van Nuys, CA

Dr Ira S Latto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Van Nuys, California. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1962 and has 62 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 14914 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 787-2020.

Dr Ira S Latto is licensed to practice in California (license number G12260) 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 1255417705.

Contact Information

Dr Ira S Latto, MD
14914 Sherman Way,
Van Nuys, CA 91405-2113
(818) 787-2020
(818) 787-8652

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ira S Latto
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience62 Years
Location14914 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 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 Ira S Latto attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1962
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255417705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456494962
  • Enrollment ID: I20100205000559

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ira S Latto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255417705NPI-NPPES
00G122600MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G12260 (California)Primary

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 Ira S Latto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIra S Latto M D Medical Coporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326378373
PECOS PAC ID: 3779626130
Enrollment ID: O20100208000019

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 Ira S Latto 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 Ira S Latto, MD
14914 Sherman Way,
Van Nuys, CA 91405-2113

Ph: (818) 787-2020
Dr Ira S Latto, MD
14914 Sherman Way,
Van Nuys, CA 91405-2113

Ph: (818) 787-2020

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