Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD in Arnold, CA - General Practice

Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD is a General Practice physician based in Arnold, California. Dr Robert Stephen Porcella is licensed to practice in California (license number AFE18665) and his current practice location is 2262 Patricia Lane, Arnold, California. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 795-1800.

NPI number for Dr Robert Stephen Porcella is 1457641599 and his current mailing address is Po Box 6230, Arnold, California. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1457641599.

Contact Information

	Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD
	2262 Patricia Lane, Arnold, CA 95223
	(209) 795-1800
	Not Available

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Robert Stephen Porcella
Gender	Male
Speciality	General Practice
Location	2262 Patricia Lane, Arnold, California
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1457641599
Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2011
Last Update Date: 04/11/2011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Stephen Porcella such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1457641599	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
208D00000X	General Practice	AFE18665 (California)	Primary

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 Robert Stephen Porcella is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD Po Box 6230, Arnold, CA 95223-6230 Ph: (209) 795-1800	Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD 2262 Patricia Lane, Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: (209) 795-1800

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Dr Robert Stephen Porcella, MD - General Practice in Arnold, CA