Dr Joe Gamboa, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Torrance, CA

Dr Joe Gamboa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Torrance Health Association Inc and his current practice location is 23326 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 257-7205.

Dr Joe Gamboa is licensed to practice in California (license number A119662) 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 1598072779.

Contact Information

Dr Joe Gamboa, MD
23326 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200,
Torrance, CA 90505-3725
(310) 257-7205
(310) 598-3119

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joe Gamboa
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience14 Years
Location23326 Hawthorne Blvd, 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 Joe Gamboa attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598072779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/09/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931419595
  • Enrollment ID: I20151111000965

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joe Gamboa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598072779NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A119662 (California)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine A119662 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Torrance Health Association Inc1355302134255

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 Joe Gamboa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTorrance Health Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083903124
PECOS PAC ID: 1355302134
Enrollment ID: O20110819000276

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 Joe Gamboa 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 Joe Gamboa, MD
3333 Skypark Dr, Suite 100,
Torrance, CA 90505-5023

Ph: (310) 257-7297
Dr Joe Gamboa, MD
23326 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200,
Torrance, CA 90505-3725

Ph: (310) 257-7205

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