Michael Bazel, MD
NPI 1598712978 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bell, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bazel, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bell, CA (NPI 1598712978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598712978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G78177 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,661 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,505 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 866 | $138 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 615 | $9 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 308 | $112 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 221 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 325 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonatebrand: Omeprazole-Sodium Bicarbonate | 2,548 | 262 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 2,021 | 203 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,692 | 174 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 1,621 | 199 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,568 | 165 |
| Gabapentin | 1,534 | 169 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$468 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2016-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bazel's NPI number?
- Michael Bazel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598712978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bazel's specialty?
- Michael Bazel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Bazel located?
- Michael Bazel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4001 Florence Ave, Bell, CA 90201-3403.
- What is Michael Bazel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bazel is (323) 562-0595.
- Does Michael Bazel accept Medicare?
- Michael Bazel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bazel's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bazel's NPI (1598712978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.