EPSTEIN AND TUFFANELLI MDS INC
NPI 1013027580
Dermatology in San Francisco, CA

Active since August 30, 2006CLIA 05D0688609 · Microscopy
450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 1306, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108(415) 781-4083(415) 781-4104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Epstein And Tuffanelli Mds Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EPSTEIN AND TUFFANELLI MDS INC (NPI 1013027580) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in San Francisco, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through September 19, 2027 and lists John Howard Epstein, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013027580
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameNORMAN H EPSTEIN MD, JOHN H EPSTEIN MD, AND DENNY L TUFFANELLI MD, INC
Location Address450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 1306San Francisco, CA 94108-4002
Mailing Address450 Sutter St, Suite 1306San Francisco, CA 94108-4002 · (415) 781-4083 · Fax (415) 781-4104
Fax(415) 781-4104
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Howard EpsteinPresident · (415) 781-4083
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2008
✔ NPI 1013027580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
450 SUTTER ST, San Francisco, CA 94108

Other Names 1

Other NameEpstein And Tuffanelli Mds Inc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Epstein And Tuffanelli Mds Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Epstein And Tuffanelli Mds Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Dermatology
NPI 1720059579
4-50 SUTTER ST SUITE 1306
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 781-4083
✔ PECOSSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1760474894
450 SUTTER ST STE 1306
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 781-4083
✔ PECOSSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1649250101
6900 GEORGIA AVE NW
Washington, DC 20307
(202) 782-6173
✔ PECOS2,439 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0688609

Epstein & Tuffanelli, Mds · San Francisco, CA
Active · expires Sep 19, 2027
CLIA Number05D0688609
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBeverly A. Epstein MD
Laboratory Phone(415) 781-4083
Laboratory LocationEpstein & Tuffanelli, Mds450 Sutter St #1306, San Francisco, CA 94108
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc is 1013027580. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006. The provider is also known as Epstein And Tuffanelli Mds Inc.

Where is Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc located?

Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc is located at 450 Sutter St Suite 1306, San Francisco, CA 94108. The listed phone number is (415) 781-4083.

What is Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0688609) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, And Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc was last updated on July 16, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.