Dr Michael Drew Duffin, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Torrance, CA

Dr Michael Drew Duffin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Torrance, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 3565 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 214-0811.

Dr Michael Drew Duffin is licensed to practice in California (license number G063443) 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 1578587309.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Drew Duffin, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503-1637
(310) 214-0811
(310) 793-4679



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Drew Duffin
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience38 Years
Location3565 Del Amo 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:
  • Dr Michael Drew Duffin graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578587309
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072555390
  • Enrollment ID: I20190328002997

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Drew Duffin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578587309NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology G063443 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sky Lakes Medical CenterKlamath falls, ORHospital
Modoc Medical CenterAlturas, CAHospital
Mercy Medical Center Of Mt ShastaMount shasta, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc1052204096145

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSky Lakes Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659340370
PECOS PAC ID: 1052204096
Enrollment ID: O20040204000577

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Drew Duffin, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503-1637

Ph: (310) 214-0811
Dr Michael Drew Duffin, MD
3565 Del Amo Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503-1637

Ph: (310) 214-0811

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