Michael Joseph Sopher, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Los Angeles, CA

Michael Joseph Sopher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 825-9111.

Michael Joseph Sopher is licensed to practice in California (license number G55643) 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 1104868710.

Contact Information

Michael Joseph Sopher, MD
10833 Le Conte Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075
(310) 825-9111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Joseph Sopher
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience40 Years
Location10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, 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 Joseph Sopher attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104868710
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244410447
  • Enrollment ID: I20110204000588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Joseph Sopher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104868710NPI-NPPES
00G556430OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CA
00G556430MedicaidCA
00G556430303OtherCACALOPTIMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology G55643 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California8527971316220

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 Joseph Sopher 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: 1326096165
PECOS PAC ID: 8527971316
Enrollment ID: O20031107000404

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 Joseph Sopher 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 Joseph Sopher, MD
File 4501,
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001

Ph: (503) 372-2740
Michael Joseph Sopher, MD
10833 Le Conte Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075

Ph: (310) 825-9111

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