Alexander Lofthus, MD - Medicare Surgery in Washington, DC

Alexander Lofthus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. His current practice location is 3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept Of, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 444-1233.

Alexander Lofthus is licensed to practice in California (license number A176150) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1477948206.

Contact Information

Alexander Lofthus, MD
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept Of,
Washington, DC 20007-2113
(202) 444-1233
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Lofthus
GenderMale
SpecialitySurgery
Location3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept Of, Washington, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477948206
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2015
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911352471
  • Enrollment ID: I20231018002923

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Lofthus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477948206NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A176150 (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. Alexander Lofthus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alexander Lofthus, MD
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept Of,
Washington, DC 20007-2113

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Alexander Lofthus, MD
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept Of,
Washington, DC 20007-2113

Ph: (202) 444-1233

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