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DR. DOUGLAS SEARS M.D.
NPI 1720062664
Specialist in Encino, CA

Active since December 05, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 12, 2028
16055 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 670, ENCINO, CA 91436(818) 784-8481(818) 784-8471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas Sears M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS SEARS M.D. (NPI 1720062664) is an individual specialist in Encino, California, licensed in California (G69828) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through January 12, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720062664
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS SEARSCredential: M.D.
Location Address16055 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 670Encino, CA 91436-2601
Mailing Address16055 Ventura Blvd, Suite 670Encino, CA 91436-2601 · (818) 784-8481 · Fax (818) 784-8471
Phone(818) 784-8481
Fax(818) 784-8471
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1720062664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G69828
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
16055 VENTURA BLVD, Encino, CA 91436
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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. Douglas Sears 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 January 12, 2016 through January 12, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 12, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 12, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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.

DR. SHERRI NADER PSY.D., LCSW
Psychologist
16055 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 920
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 888-9636
SATI WELLLNESS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
16055 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 712
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 386-1395
ORLY SAGHIAN PSYD
Psychologist (Counseling)
16055 VENTURA BLVD, STE 1020
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 419-1442
PAUL KONIKOFF M.D.
Anesthesiology
16055 VENTURA BLVD, STE.# 120
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 789-9988
MRS. ROBYN SUE SEWITZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
16055 VENTURA BLVD, STE 403
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 788-1404
ELIZABETH P. LOKEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
16055 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE #813
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 906-8028
JACOB REZNIK MD, INC., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Ophthalmology
16055 VENTURA BLVD, #690
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 789-5558
TRACY MICHELLE SWAY HOFSTATTER LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
16055 VENTURA BLVD, STE 500
ENCINO, CA 91436
Los Angeles County (818) 925-5084

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 Douglas Sears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Sears is 1720062664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Where is Douglas Sears located?

Douglas Sears practices at 16055 Ventura Blvd Suite 670, Encino, CA 91436. The listed phone number is (818) 784-8481.

What is Douglas Sears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Douglas Sears enrolled in Medicare?

No. Douglas Sears has opted out of Medicare through January 12, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Sears was last updated on February 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.