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CALIFORNIA LUNG ASSOCIATES
NPI 1265521371
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Los Angeles, CA

Active since October 12, 2006
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017(213) 977-4979(213) 977-0544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Mar 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About California Lung Associates NPPES

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

CALIFORNIA LUNG ASSOCIATES (NPI 1265521371) is a healthcare organization registered as a pulmonary disease in Los Angeles, California and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Joshua Lewis Rice, Partner/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265521371
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Legal Business NameCALIFORNIA LUNG ASSOCIATES
Location Address1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503Los Angeles, CA 90017-4805
Mailing Address1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 503Los Angeles, CA 90017-4805 · (213) 977-4979 · Fax (213) 977-0544
Phone(213) 977-4979
Fax(213) 977-0544
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua Lewis RicePartner/owner · (213) 977-4979
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1265521371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidGR0042280CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

California Lung Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to California Lung Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Sucha Kim, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1205916145
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-4949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joshua Rice, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1164503744
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-4979
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Andrew Fishmann, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407936198
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-4979
✔ PECOSSame address
Olivia Wu, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316357007
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-4979
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sterling Malish, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1003073776
455 TOLL GATE RD
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 737-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,579 mi

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

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 California Lung Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for California Lung Associates is 1265521371. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is California Lung Associates located?

California Lung Associates is located at 1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 503, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The listed phone number is (213) 977-4979.

What is California Lung Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is California Lung Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. California Lung Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through California Lung Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to California Lung Associates. 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. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (4) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for California Lung Associates was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.