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Unclaimed ProfileAbout MECUM
Robert A Mecum, M.D. practises gastroenterology in Whittier, CA. Robert is a 1992 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Robert is also listed as specialising in specialist.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Mecum's specialty?
Dr. Mecum is a gastroenterology in Whittier, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Mecum?
Dr. Mecum is listed at 12291 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 304, Whittier, CA 90606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Mecum?
The number on file is (562) 789-5577. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mecum's NPI number?
Dr. Mecum's National Provider Identifier is 1114945680. 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. Mecum's medical education?
Dr. Mecum attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mecum been practising?
Dr. Mecum has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Mecum known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mecum performs procedures including diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, 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
- (562) 789-5577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12291 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 304
Whittier, CA 90606
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
364 services · 314 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
29 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
24 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
24 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
21 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
108 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
61 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
42 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterology specialists in Whittier 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 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.