Michael J Sakamoto, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Rancho Cordova, CA

Michael J Sakamoto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Rancho Cordova, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Joseph R Martel Md Inc, Central Valley Eye Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 635-6161.

Michael J Sakamoto is licensed to practice in California (license number G60930) 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 1508991993.

Contact Information

Michael J Sakamoto, MD
11216 Trinity River Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2961
(916) 635-6161
(916) 631-3788

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael J Sakamoto
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, 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:
  • Michael J Sakamoto attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508991993
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052509049
  • Enrollment ID: I20101216000985

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Sakamoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508991993NPI-NPPES
00G609300MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G60930 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph R Martel Md Inc06482259042
Central Valley Eye Medical Group Inc87291788438

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. Michael J Sakamoto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph R Martel Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841326824
PECOS PAC ID: 0648225904
Enrollment ID: O20050318000789
Entity NameCentral Valley Eye Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609975366
PECOS PAC ID: 8729178843
Enrollment ID: O20071213000153

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. Michael J Sakamoto 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
Michael J Sakamoto, MD
11216 Trinity River Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2961

Ph: (916) 635-6161
Michael J Sakamoto, MD
11216 Trinity River Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2961

Ph: (916) 635-6161

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Rancho Cordova, CA

Joseph R Martel, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-635-6161    Fax: 916-631-3788
Liliya Golas, MD
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Practice Location: 11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-635-6161    
Louis L. Klieger, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10725 International Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-631-3000    
James B Martel, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-635-6161    Fax: 916-631-3788
Thomas P. Kidwell, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10725 International Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: 916-631-3000    

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