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- 1670 E 120Th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
About Dr. Claster
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Susan Claster, MD is listed in the NPI registry under hematology. Susan graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Susan provided 128 services to 33 patients. The services billed most often include blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1659471829 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (424) 338-2801
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1670 E 120TH ST
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology 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
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Anemia
Bleeding disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Frequent Unexplained Nosebleeds
- Heavy Period Bleeding From Bleeding Disorder
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood and immune disorders
Blood cancer
Blood clots
Bone marrow disorders
Clotting disorders
Inherited blood disorders
Iron disorders
Lymph conditions
Lymph disorders
Metabolic blood disorders
Nutritional blood disorders
Organ conditions
Platelet disorders
Protein disorders
Red blood cell disorders
- Cold-Triggered Blood Breakdown
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Nighttime Red Blood Cell Breakdown
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Thick Blood
White blood cell disorders
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsy
Blood treatments
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Plasmapheresis
- Platelet Removal Procedure
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- White Blood Cell Removal Procedure
Catheter care
Cell therapy
Cellular therapy
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
- Clotting Inhibitor Mixing Study
- Complete Blood Count
- Factor Level Blood Test
- Folic Acid Blood Test
- G6PD Enzyme Test
- Iron Level Blood Test
Infusions
Injections
Lab tests
- Blood Cancer Cell Marker Test
- Blood Clotting Tests
- Blood Smear Examination
- Coomb's Test
- Genetic Blood Clotting Test
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Myeloma Blood Protein Test
Medication management
Monitoring
Patient education
Procedures
Transfusion therapy
Transplants
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
128 services · 33 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
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.
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 hematology specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 5
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Claster specialize in?
Dr. Claster is a hematology in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Claster located?
Dr. Claster is listed at 1670 E 120Th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Claster's phone number?
The number on file is (424) 338-2801. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Claster?
Dr. Claster's National Provider Identifier is 1659471829. 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
Where did Dr. Claster go to medical school?
Dr. Claster attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Claster have?
Dr. Claster has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Claster do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Claster performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Claster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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