SORIN BUGA M.D.
NPI 1225250236
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Duarte, CA

Q: What is Sorin Buga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sorin Buga is 1225250236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007.

Q: What is Sorin Buga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sorin Buga was last updated on November 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

99.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

1500 DUARTE RD, DUARTE, CA 91010(626) 359-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 16, 2020, Mar 13, 2018, Jul 5, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Sorin Buga M.d. NPPES

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

SORIN BUGA M.D. (NPI 1225250236) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Duarte, California, licensed in California (C55230) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225250236

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameSORIN BUGACredential: M.D.

Location Address1500 DUARTE RDDuarte, CA 91010-3012

Mailing AddressPo Box 512185Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185 · (626) 775-3514 · Fax (626) 218-5310

Phone(626) 359-8111

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 16, 2020

✔ NPI 1225250236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C55230✔ Licensed in FL · ME96668

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

1500 DUARTE RD, Duarte, CA 91010

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid278267700FL

Other96759FL · Bcbs

OtherME96668FL · Medical License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sorin Buga M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901999416

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130617000095

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

137 services62 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

106 services52 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

73 services33 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

34 services20 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

28 services19 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

24 services24 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

85.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier21 claims22 services$18.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers50 claims202 services$35.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg J1170

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N

1 supplier39 claims32,492 services$2.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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