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DR. HOWARD BACAL M.D.
NPI 1366854465
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Los Angeles, CA

Active since May 22, 2014Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 5, 2027
1221 N NORMAN PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049(310) 471-4706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Bacal M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD BACAL M.D. (NPI 1366854465) is an individual psychiatry provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (G6805) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He has opted out of Medicare through October 5, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366854465
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD BACALCredential: M.D.
Location Address1221 N NORMAN PLLos Angeles, CA 90049-1540
Mailing Address1221 N Norman PlLos Angeles, CA 90049-1540 · (310) 471-4706
Phone(310) 471-4706
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2014
✔ NPI 1366854465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G6805
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1221 N NORMAN PL, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Howard Bacal M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 5, 2021 through October 5, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 5, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 5, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Howard Bacal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Bacal is 1366854465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2014.

Where is Howard Bacal located?

Howard Bacal practices at 1221 N Norman Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90049. The listed phone number is (310) 471-4706.

What is Howard Bacal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Howard Bacal enrolled in Medicare?

No. Howard Bacal has opted out of Medicare through October 5, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Bacal was last updated on May 22, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.