THOMAS A. DRAKE MD – NPI #1992734529
Pathology

A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.

THOMAS DRAKE is a pathologist located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992734529 to THOMAS DRAKE on July 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0104X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Chemical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jun 18, 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 THOMAS DRAKE below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS A. DRAKE

NPI Number
1992734529
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS A. DRAKE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
10833 LE CONTE AVE
CHS B-186
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095-3075
Phone: (310) 794-8285 Fax:
Mailing address
5767 W CENTURY BLVD
SUITE 400
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-5631
Phone: (310) 794-8285 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS DRAKE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G392630
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
207ZP0104X
- Pathology / Chemical Pathology (Primary)
CA G39263

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Additional Information

Education
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Graduated 1977
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
Affiliations
THOMAS DRAKE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
      757 WESTWOOD PLAZA
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
    • SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
      1250 16TH STREET
      SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

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