Dr Walavan Sivakumar, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Torrance, CA

Dr Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Torrance, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (424) 212-5361.

Dr Walavan Sivakumar is licensed to practice in California (license number A135375) 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 1952627911.

Contact Information

Dr Walavan Sivakumar, MD
5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300,
Torrance, CA 90503-4009
(424) 212-5361
(310) 316-3466

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walavan Sivakumar
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience14 Years
Location5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300, 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 Walavan Sivakumar attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952627911
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/15/2010
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688891393
  • Enrollment ID: I20150728003106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walavan Sivakumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952627911NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A135375 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San PedroSan pedro, CAHospital
Providence Saint John's Health CenterSanta monica, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation0840548624273

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 Walavan Sivakumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518438712
PECOS PAC ID: 0840548624
Enrollment ID: O20180810000904

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 Walavan Sivakumar 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 Walavan Sivakumar, MD
4718 Hermano Dr,
Tarzana, CA 91356-4516

Ph: (818) 599-3570
Dr Walavan Sivakumar, MD
5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300,
Torrance, CA 90503-4009

Ph: (424) 212-5361

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