Dan Sakamoto, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Torrance, CA

Dan Sakamoto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste# 202, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 539-7474.

Dan Sakamoto is licensed to practice in California (license number G23249) 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 1033182647.

Contact Information

Dan Sakamoto, MD
3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste# 202,
Torrance, CA 90505-4909
(310) 539-7474
(310) 539-3755



Physician's Profile

Full NameDan Sakamoto
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience53 Years
Location3400 Lomita Blvd, 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:
  • Dan Sakamoto attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033182647
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/30/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931282043
  • Enrollment ID: I20080213000306

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dan Sakamoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033182647NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G23249 (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. Dan Sakamoto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDan K Sakamoto M D Medical Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225250103
PECOS PAC ID: 4385727494
Enrollment ID: O20080213000310

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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. Dan Sakamoto 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
Dan Sakamoto, MD
3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste# 202,
Torrance, CA 90505-4909

Ph: (310) 539-7474
Dan Sakamoto, MD
3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste# 202,
Torrance, CA 90505-4909

Ph: (310) 539-7474

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3445 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-602-5060    
Mark Volpicelli, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3828 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-504-1622    Fax: 424-271-9248
Shyun Jeng, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21350 Hawthorne Blvd, 168, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-792-9229    
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Practice Location: 23441 Madison St, Suite 120, Torrance, CA 90505
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