Dr Susan V Bukata, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Dr Susan V Bukata, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Santa Monica, California. She went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 1250 16th St, Suite 3142, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (424) 259-9816.

Dr Susan V Bukata is licensed to practice in California (license number C55109) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1932140639.

Contact Information

Dr Susan V Bukata, MD
1250 16th St, Suite 3142,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249
(424) 259-9816
(424) 259-6591

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Susan V Bukata
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location1250 16th St, Santa Monica, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Susan V Bukata attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932140639
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052385333
  • Enrollment ID: I20120508000446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Susan V Bukata such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932140639NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery C55109 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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 Susan V Bukata allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225130677
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031209000783

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 Susan V Bukata 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 Susan V Bukata, MD
1250 16th St, Suite 3142,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249

Ph: (424) 259-9816
Dr Susan V Bukata, MD
1250 16th St, Suite 3142,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249

Ph: (424) 259-9816

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