Michael S Kolodney, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Torrance, CA

Michael S Kolodney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice West Virginia University Medical Corporation, West Virginia University Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 21840 Normandie Ave, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 222-5015.

Michael S Kolodney is licensed to practice in California (license number G86310) 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 1740243815.

Contact Information

Michael S Kolodney, MD
21840 Normandie Ave,
Torrance, CA 90502-2047
(310) 222-5015
(310) 328-1415

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael S Kolodney
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience29 Years
Location21840 Normandie Ave, 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:
  • Michael S Kolodney attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740243815
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103711304
  • Enrollment ID: I20161031000542

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael S Kolodney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740243815NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G86310 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Garrett County Memorial HospitalOakland, MDHospital
West Virginia University HospitalsMorgantown, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Virginia University Medical Corporation10522245651621
West Virginia University Medical Corporation10522245651621

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 S Kolodney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Virginia University Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275504508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224565
Enrollment ID: O20031111000207

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 S Kolodney 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 S Kolodney, MD
21840 Normandie Ave,
Torrance, CA 90502-2047

Ph: (310) 222-5015
Michael S Kolodney, MD
21840 Normandie Ave,
Torrance, CA 90502-2047

Ph: (310) 222-5015

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