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- 8930 S Sepulveda Blvd, #114, Los Angeles, CA 90045
About Dr. Sofen
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Howard L. Sofen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Howard graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 473 Medicare patients across 1,092 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths. NPI 1124026554 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 337-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD #114
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,092 services · 473 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
498 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
116 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
102 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
21 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
142 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Howard L. Sofen's specialty?
Howard L. Sofen is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Howard L. Sofen?
Howard L. Sofen is listed at 8930 S Sepulveda Blvd #114, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Howard L. Sofen?
The number on file is (310) 337-7171. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Howard L. Sofen's NPI number?
Howard L. Sofen's National Provider Identifier is 1124026554. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Howard L. Sofen's education?
Howard L. Sofen attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Howard L. Sofen been practicing?
Howard L. Sofen has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Howard L. Sofen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard L. Sofen performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Howard L. Sofen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard L. Sofen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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