Dr James Kuo, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Los Angeles, CA

Dr James Kuo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Whittier Breast Imaging Professional Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 1200 N State St, Rm 3550, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (323) 226-7257.

Dr James Kuo is licensed to practice in California (license number A97919) 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 1215154976.

Contact Information

Dr James Kuo, MD
1200 N State St, Rm 3550,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029
(323) 226-7257
(323) 226-2280

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Kuo
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience19 Years
Location1200 N State St, Los Angeles, 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 James Kuo attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215154976
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284758830
  • Enrollment ID: I20100902000864

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Kuo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215154976NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology A97919 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pih Health Hospital-whittierWhittier, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Whittier Breast Imaging Professional Medical Corporation43857993944

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 James Kuo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWhittier Breast Imaging Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841438074
PECOS PAC ID: 4385799394
Enrollment ID: O20090826000938

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 James Kuo 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 James Kuo, MD
1200 N State St, Rm 3550,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029

Ph: (323) 226-7257
Dr James Kuo, MD
1200 N State St, Rm 3550,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029

Ph: (323) 226-7257

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