Dr Michael A Kropf, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Dr Michael A Kropf, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Michael A Kropf Md Apc and his current practice location is 1301 20th St, Suite 400, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 828-7757.

Dr Michael A Kropf is licensed to practice in California (license number G56288) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386798932.

Contact Information

Dr Michael A Kropf, MD
1301 20th St, Suite 400,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
(310) 828-7757
(310) 828-6687

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael A Kropf
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location1301 20th St, Santa Monica, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael A Kropf attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386798932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375523673
  • Enrollment ID: I20040726000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael A Kropf such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386798932NPI-NPPES
00G562880OtherCABLUE SHIELD ID#

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine G56288 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital
Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Michael A Kropf Md Apc67099146172

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 Michael A Kropf allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMichael A Kropf Md Apc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013185321
PECOS PAC ID: 6709914617
Enrollment ID: O20100513001103

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 Michael A Kropf 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 Michael A Kropf, MD
Po Box 5978,
Fullerton, CA 92838-0978

Ph: (714) 992-5292
Dr Michael A Kropf, MD
1301 20th St, Suite 400,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050

Ph: (310) 828-7757

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