Paul J Murata, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Torrance, CA

Paul J Murata, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Torrance, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Providence Medical Institute and his current practice location is 21311 Madrona Ave, Suite 100-a, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 792-4400.

Paul J Murata is licensed to practice in California (license number G48272) 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 1053363499.

Contact Information

Paul J Murata, MD
21311 Madrona Ave, Suite 100-a,
Torrance, CA 90503-5970
(310) 792-4400
(310) 542-5805

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul J Murata
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location21311 Madrona 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:
  • Paul J Murata attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053363499
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941301998
  • Enrollment ID: I20070720000729

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul J Murata such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053363499NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine G48272 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Little Company Of Mary Home HealthTorrance, CAHome health agency
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Medical Institute5991609737293

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. Paul J Murata allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Medical Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417915760
PECOS PAC ID: 5991609737
Enrollment ID: O20031121000910

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. Paul J Murata 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
Paul J Murata, MD
21311 Madrona Ave, Suite 100-a,
Torrance, CA 90503-4352

Ph: (310) 792-4400
Paul J Murata, MD
21311 Madrona Ave, Suite 100-a,
Torrance, CA 90503-5970

Ph: (310) 792-4400

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