STEVEN ALAN SAWELSON MD
NPI 1740354034
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Torrance, CA

Active since November 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
14.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 320, TORRANCE, CA 90503(310) 542-7997(310) 542-2607 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Steven Alan Sawelson Md NPPES

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

STEVEN ALAN SAWELSON MD (NPI 1740354034) is an individual nephrology provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A40947) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740354034
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN ALAN SAWELSONCredential: MD
Location Address20911 EARL ST, SUITE 320Torrance, CA 90503-4352
Mailing Address20911 Earl Street, Suite 320Torrance, CA 90503 · (310) 542-7997 · Fax (310) 542-2607
Fax(310) 542-2607
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1740354034 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in CA · A40947
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
20911 EARL ST, Torrance, CA 90503

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINY11820
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA40947ACA
Other0A409470CA · Medi-cal

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Steven Alan Sawelson 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 ID749269769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040715000824
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
364 services160 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
136 services55 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
111 services86 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
87 services44 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
84 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
72 services53 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90503 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

14.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost47.06

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers14 claims22 services$6.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers15 claims1,230 services$0.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$15.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 340
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
20911 EARL ST, 200
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 180
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 140
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Urology
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 140
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 320
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Otolaryngology
20911 EARL ST, SUITE #470
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Internal Medicine
20911 EARL ST, SUITE 440
TORRANCE, CA 90503

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 Steven Sawelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Sawelson is 1740354034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006.

Where is Steven Sawelson located?

Steven Sawelson practices at 20911 Earl St Suite 320, Torrance, CA 90503. The listed phone number is (310) 542-7997.

What is Steven Sawelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Steven Sawelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Sawelson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Sawelson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.