TIMOTHY F. LESSER MD – NPI #1053436550
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

TIMOTHY LESSER is an urologist located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053436550 to TIMOTHY LESSER on March 21, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Apr 04, 2023. 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 TIMOTHY LESSER below.

NPI Profile for
TIMOTHY F. LESSER

NPI Number
1053436550
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TIMOTHY F. LESSER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
20911 EARL ST
SUITE 140
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Phone: (323) 783-4011 Fax: (310) 542-4652
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 04, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for TIMOTHY LESSER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICARE GROUP PTANCAP00647441
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CA A90955

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
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
TIMOTHY LESSER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
      4101 TORRANCE BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90503
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3330 LOMITA BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90509

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