Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Lakewood, CA

Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Lakewood, California. She went to California School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. Her current practice location is 5220 Clark Ave, Suite 315, Lakewood, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 925-3055.

Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau is licensed to practice in California (license number E4193) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1962435594.

Contact Information

Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau, DPM
5220 Clark Ave, Suite 315,
Lakewood, CA 90712-2618
(562) 925-3055
(562) 925-7371

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau
GenderFemale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience32 Years
Location5220 Clark Ave, Lakewood, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau attended and graduated from California School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962435594
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951435734
  • Enrollment ID: I20100816000527

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962435594NPI-NPPES
000E41930MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist E4193 (California)Primary

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. Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTagaloa-tulifau Foot And Ankle Center, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972086882
PECOS PAC ID: 8123364577
Enrollment ID: O20190107002033

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. Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau 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
Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau, DPM
5220 Clark Ave, Suite 315,
Lakewood, CA 90712-2618

Ph: (562) 925-3055
Dr Mafutaga S Tagaloa-tulifau, DPM
5220 Clark Ave, Suite 315,
Lakewood, CA 90712-2618

Ph: (562) 925-3055

Reviews and Comments


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Jooyoung Han, DPM
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Phone: 562-633-5881    Fax: 562-633-3646
Dr. Opal Patel, DPM
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Practice Location: 5220 Clark Ave Ste 125, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-804-1381    
Dr. John Chan, DPM
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Practice Location: 5220 Clark Ave Ste 125, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-804-1381    Fax: 562-925-8898
Dr. Sravani Sai Alla, DPM
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 562-531-2550    
Dr. David Charles Graham, D.P.M.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5220 Clark Ave Ste 125, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-602-6723    

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