

Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure.
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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD. "Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. Hospital Affiliations – Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Garfield Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley She is currently active with various Medical Research and enjoys working with the geriatric population.Ĭlinical Assistant Professor – California Northstate University

She completed her Family Medicine residency at the Henry Ford Hospital-Wayne State University in 1997. The University of Santo Thomas and graduated as a doctor of Medicine in 1986. Mercado continued her medical education at

Anita Mercado attended the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. "If it can be done today, why wasn’t it done yesterday"ĭr. Golf, traveling, working on building projects Hospital Affiliations – Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Garfield Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterĪssistant Professor – California Northstate University James, at the same office since 1981.Ĭhairman, Governing Board – Alhambra Hospital Medical Center He graduated in 1977 and did a three year residency in Family Medicine. James Stewart, attended the University of Santo Tomas. To Manila, Philippines and along with his brother, Dr. He followed his passion for medicine across the ocean He graduated from Gonzaga University majoring in German and minoring in Biology. John grew up in a large family in San Gabriel, CA. Physician Assistant Supervisor – Western UniversityĬlinical Assistant Professor – Californiaĭr. Hospital Affiliations - Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Garfield Medical Center Physician Advisor, Utilization Review Committee - Alhambra Hospital Medical Center John opened Stewart Medical Group inĪdjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – University of Southern California School of Medicine Soon traveled to Manila, Philippines to attend one of the most prestigious schools of Medicine in Southern Asia, the University of Santo Tomas. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to Graduate School at the University of California, Davis to complete his studies in Behavioral Science. James knew he wanted to be a physician and began his journey by entering the University of Southern Californiaįor pre-med. James Stewart grew up in San Gabriel in a large family.
