Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Downey, CA

Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Downey, California. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation and her current practice location is 11480 Brookshire Ave, Suite 309, Downey, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 869-1201.

Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo is licensed to practice in California (license number A13571) 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 1326351537.

Contact Information

Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD
11480 Brookshire Ave, Suite 309,
Downey, CA 90241-5018
(562) 869-1201
(562) 869-1281



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nelly Awkar Lazo
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience18 Years
Location11480 Brookshire Ave, Downey, 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 Nelly Awkar Lazo graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326351537
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608184270
  • Enrollment ID: I20150930002784

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326351537NPI-NPPES
1326351537MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A13571 (California)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mission Hospital Regional Med CenterMission viejo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation569887239869

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Entity NameThe Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275651515
PECOS PAC ID: 5698872398
Enrollment ID: O20070514000607

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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. Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo 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 Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD
18000 Studebaker Rd Ste 800,
Cerritos, CA 90703-2671

Ph: (562) 735-3226
Dr Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD
11480 Brookshire Ave, Suite 309,
Downey, CA 90241-5018

Ph: (562) 869-1201

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Downey, CA

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Mr. Nazar Al-bussam, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11411 Brookshire Ave, Ste 503, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-861-8853    Fax: 562-861-8820
Betzabe M Alday, M.D.
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Practice Location: 7601 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
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Ava Azimi, M.D.
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Bhavik V Thakkar, MD
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