MAHLET GIRMA MD
NPI 1538588538
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Lomita, CA

Active since April 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N, LOMITA, CA 90717(310) 325-6542 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 29, 2021, May 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mahlet Girma Md NPPES

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

MAHLET GIRMA MD (NPI 1538588538) is an individual psychiatry provider in Lomita, California, licensed in California (A163092) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538588538
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMAHLET GIRMACredential: MD
Location Address2081 PALOS VERDES DR NLomita, CA 90717-3701
Mailing Address2081 Palos Verdes Dr NLomita, CA 90717-3701 · (310) 325-6542
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1538588538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A163092
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.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License A163092 (CA)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N, Lomita, CA 90717

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

Mahlet Girma Md 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 ID2062731243
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191011001881
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 Mahlet Girma reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
25825 VERMONT AVE
Harbor City, CA 90710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 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 90717 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 20

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Social Worker (Clinical)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Social Worker (Clinical)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Marriage & Family Therapist
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Social Worker (Clinical)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N, KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRY
LOMITA, CA 90717
Marriage & Family Therapist
2081 PALOS VERDES DR N
LOMITA, CA 90717

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 Mahlet Girma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mahlet Girma is 1538588538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2014.

Where is Mahlet Girma located?

Mahlet Girma practices at 2081 Palos Verdes Dr N, Lomita, CA 90717. The listed phone number is (310) 325-6542.

What is Mahlet Girma's specialty?

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

Is Mahlet Girma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mahlet Girma 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 Mahlet Girma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mahlet Girma reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Harbor City, 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 Mahlet Girma'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 Mahlet Girma was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.