MICHAEL H. LOWENSTEIN MD – NPI #1174630453
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

MICHAEL LOWENSTEIN is an anesthesiologist located in SANTA ANA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174630453 to MICHAEL LOWENSTEIN on August 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Nov 05, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL LOWENSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL H. LOWENSTEIN

NPI Number
1174630453
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL H. LOWENSTEIN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1901 E. FOURTH STREET, SUITE 210
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 542-5999 Fax: (714) 475-6991
Mailing address
1200 N TUSTIN AVE
STE 100
SANTA ANA, CA 92705-3508
Phone: (714) 542-5999 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL LOWENSTEIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERDEPT OF LABORCA127162800
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)
CA G66509

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Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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