ALEXANDER CERA SONES MD
NPI 1861998130
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Santa Monica, CA

Active since April 04, 2018Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 27, 2027
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(424) 405-6186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2023, May 18, 2022, Jul 12, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alexander Cera Sones Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER CERA SONES MD (NPI 1861998130) is an individual psychiatry provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A163339) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He has opted out of Medicare through June 27, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861998130
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER CERA SONESCredential: MD
Location Address2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325Santa Monica, CA 90403-4747
Mailing Address2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 325Santa Monica, CA 90403-4747 · (424) 405-6186
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2023
NPI 1861998130 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 · A163339
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 ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License A163339 (CA)
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12116 Arlington AveLos Angeles, CA 90018-1353 · Phone (323) 334-9000
Location 2300 Medical Plaza DrivewayLos Angeles, CA 90095 · Phone (310) 825-4321

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Alexander Cera Sones Md 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 June 27, 2023 through June 27, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 27, 2023
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 27, 2027Opt-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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90403 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 4

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
General Practice
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2730 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

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 Alexander Sones's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Sones is 1861998130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Where is Alexander Sones located?

Alexander Sones practices at 2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 325, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (424) 405-6186.

What is Alexander Sones's specialty?

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

Is Alexander Sones enrolled in Medicare?

No. Alexander Sones has opted out of Medicare through June 27, 2027. 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 Alexander Sones was last updated on June 12, 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.