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DR. SUAESI TULIFAU DPM
NPI 1326733619
Podiatrist in Lakewood, CA

Active since April 11, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5220 CLARK AVE STE 315, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712(562) 925-3055 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2026, Apr 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Suaesi Tulifau Dpm NPPES

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

DR. SUAESI TULIFAU DPM (NPI 1326733619) is an individual podiatrist in Lakewood, California, licensed in California (E6258) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Western Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Podiatric Med (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326733619
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUAESI TULIFAUCredential: DPM
Location Address5220 CLARK AVE STE 315Lakewood, CA 90712-2635
Mailing Address5220 Clark Ave Ste 315Lakewood, CA 90712-2635 · (562) 925-3055
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWestern Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Podiatric MedGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1326733619 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · E6258
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Also ListedPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 213ES0103X · License E6258 (CA)
5220 CLARK AVE STE 315, Lakewood, CA 90712

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Suaesi Tulifau Dpm 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 ID1355704180
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260728001012
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Suaesi Tulifau reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Foot & Ankle Surgery
5220 CLARK AVE STE 315
Lakewood, CA 90712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90712 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5220 CLARK AVE STE 315
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712

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 Suaesi Tulifau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Suaesi Tulifau is 1326733619. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2023.

Where is Suaesi Tulifau located?

Suaesi Tulifau practices at 5220 Clark Ave Ste 315, Lakewood, CA 90712. The listed phone number is (562) 925-3055.

What is Suaesi Tulifau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Suaesi Tulifau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Suaesi Tulifau is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Suaesi Tulifau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Suaesi Tulifau reassigns Medicare benefits to Tagaloa-Tulifau Foot And Ankle Center, Inc. (Lakewood, CA). The 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 Suaesi Tulifau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Suaesi Tulifau was last updated on September 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 46 days 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.