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Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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What is Dr. Sofen's specialty?
Dr. Sofen is a dermatology in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sofen?
Dr. 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 Dr. Sofen?
The number on file is (310) 337-7171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Sofen's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Sofen's medical education?
Dr. Sofen attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sofen been practising?
Dr. Sofen has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sofen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 337-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD #114
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,092 services · 473 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
498 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
116 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
102 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
35 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
35 |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
21 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
18 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
16 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
142 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other dermatology specialists 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 dermatology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.