WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR M.D. – NPI #1952627911
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR is a neurological surgeon located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952627911 to WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR on April 15, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 20, 2021. 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 WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR below.

NPI Profile for
WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR

NPI Number
1952627911
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5215 TORRANCE BLVD STE 300
TORRANCE, CA 90503-4009
Phone: (424) 212-5361 Fax: (310) 316-3466
1 Other location(s):
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520
Torrance, CA 90503-4525
Phone: (424) 212-5361
Fax: (310) 316-3466
Mailing address
4718 HERMANO DR
TARZANA, CA 91356-4516
Phone: (818) 599-3570 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 20, 2021

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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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 CA A135375

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2125 ARIZONA AVE,
SANTA MONICA, CA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2200 SANTA MONICA BLVD,
SANTA MONICA, CA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 520,
TORRANCE, CA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
5215 TORRANCE BLVD STE 300,
TORRANCE, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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 accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WALAVAN SIVAKUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY MED CTR SAN PEDRO
      1300 W 7TH ST
      SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
    • PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
      4101 TORRANCE BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90503

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