Filmon Mehanzel, MD
NPI 1841727369 · Anesthesiology Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Filmon Mehanzel, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1841727369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841727369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A162190 (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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
193 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 36 | $31 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 35 | $34 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Knee Nerve Branch Using Imaging Guidance64454 | 27 | $86 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 25 | $146 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 20 | $345 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 16 | $332 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90502-2004Phone: (310) 222-5067Fax: (310) 222-5252
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-15
- Last updated
- 2022-06-02
- Certified
- 2022-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Filmon Mehanzel's NPI number?
- Filmon Mehanzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841727369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Filmon Mehanzel's specialty?
- Filmon Mehanzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Filmon Mehanzel located?
- Filmon Mehanzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-5002.
- What is Filmon Mehanzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Filmon Mehanzel is (310) 517-4759.
- Does Filmon Mehanzel accept Medicare?
- Filmon Mehanzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Filmon Mehanzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Filmon Mehanzel's NPI (1841727369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.