LAWRENCE M. FLECHNER M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1689815458
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

LAWRENCE FLECHNER is an urologist located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689815458 to LAWRENCE FLECHNER on March 09, 2009. 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 5 years ago on Oct 01, 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 LAWRENCE FLECHNER below.

NPI Profile for
LAWRENCE M. FLECHNER

NPI Number
1689815458
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LAWRENCE M. FLECHNER
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
23600 TELO AVE STE 220
TORRANCE, CA 90505-4039
Phone: (310) 534-8400 Fax: (310) 534-0463
Mailing address
PO BOX 845996
LOS ANGELES, CA 90084-5996
Phone: (858) 888-7700 Fax: (858) 221-5036
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 01, 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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CA A103673

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 CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
LAWRENCE FLECHNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3330 LOMITA BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90509

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