Dr Steve K Kwak, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Van Nuys, CA

Dr Steve K Kwak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Van Nuys, California. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 901-6600.

Dr Steve K Kwak is licensed to practice in California (license number A105407) 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 1013131705.

Contact Information

Dr Steve K Kwak, MD
6815 Noble Ave,
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3796
(818) 901-6600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steve K Kwak
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location6815 Noble Ave, 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 Steve K Kwak attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013131705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224180435
  • Enrollment ID: I20090720000312

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steve K Kwak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013131705NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 221683 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A105407 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northridge Hospital Medical CenterNorthridge, CAHospital
Henry Mayo Newhall HospitalValencia, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California0547490534108

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 Steve K Kwak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750723540
PECOS PAC ID: 0547490534
Enrollment ID: O20140314000181

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 Steve K Kwak 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 Steve K Kwak, MD
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400,
Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

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Dr Steve K Kwak, MD
6815 Noble Ave,
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3796

Ph: (818) 901-6600

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Van Nuys, CA

Dr. Torgom Abraamyan, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-901-6600    
Dr. George W Balfour, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14624 Sherman Way, Ste 303, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-902-2800    Fax: 818-782-8979
William Jordan Hill,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-901-6600    
Mark L Schamblin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-901-6600    Fax: 818-997-7826
Wilson Del Pizzo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-901-6600    Fax: 818-997-7826
Marc J Friedman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: 818-901-6600    Fax: 818-997-7826

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