Ronald E Rocha, MD - Medicare Pathology in San Luis Obispo, CA

Ronald E Rocha, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in San Luis Obispo, California. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Affiliated Pathologists Of The Central Coast and his current practice location is 3701 S Higuera St, Ste 200, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 541-6033.

Ronald E Rocha is licensed to practice in California (license number G76988) 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 1780611533.

Contact Information

Ronald E Rocha, MD
3701 S Higuera St, Ste 200,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7462
(805) 541-6033
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRonald E Rocha
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience33 Years
Location3701 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, 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:
  • Ronald E Rocha attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780611533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961426465
  • Enrollment ID: I20060124000463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ronald E Rocha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780611533NPI-NPPES
GR0058760MedicaidCA
00G769880MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology G76988 (California)Primary
207ZP0105XPathology - Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine G76988 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sierra Vista Regional Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Affiliated Pathologists Of The Central Coast94363952663

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. Ronald E Rocha allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAffiliated Pathologists Of The Central Coast
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518207067
PECOS PAC ID: 9436395266
Enrollment ID: O20130423000104

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. Ronald E Rocha 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
Ronald E Rocha, MD
Po Box 5007,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-5007

Ph: (805) 710-7308
Ronald E Rocha, MD
3701 S Higuera St, Ste 200,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7462

Ph: (805) 541-6033

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Oliver Anthony Press, M.D.
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Dr. Zoltan Nagymanyoki, M.D., PH.D.
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