Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Torrance, CA

Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Torrance, California. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group and his current practice location is 3565 Del Amo Blvd, 3rd Floor Dermatology, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 214-0811.

Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto is licensed to practice in California (license number A48496) 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 1003859802.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd, 3rd Floor Dermatology,
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 214-0811
(310) 371-5262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Alan Yamamoto
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience40 Years
Location3565 Del Amo 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 Richard Alan Yamamoto graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003859802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496744633
  • Enrollment ID: I20040511001487

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003859802NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A48496 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group7315842002645

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 Richard Alan Yamamoto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659312593
PECOS PAC ID: 7315842002
Enrollment ID: O20031204001258

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 Richard Alan Yamamoto 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 Richard Alan Yamamoto, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd, 3rd Floor Dermatology,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 214-0811
Dr Richard Alan Yamamoto, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd, 3rd Floor Dermatology,
Torrance, CA 90503

Ph: (310) 214-0811

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