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Orthopedic Surgery

Reuven B. Minkowitz, MD

Works at hospitals in Lancaster, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Reuven B. Minkowitz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402. Phone: (818) 375-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Reuven B. Minkowitz had 14 Original Medicare patients and 59 services. NPI 1114125549. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (818) 375‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Antelope Valley Hospital
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Reuven B. Minkowitz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Reuven B. Minkowitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Reuven B. Minkowitz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Reuven B. Minkowitz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Reuven B. Minkowitz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Reuven B. Minkowitz's NPI number?
1114125549. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Reuven B. Minkowitz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients14
Services billed to Medicare59
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Hospitals where Reuven B. Minkowitz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Reuven B. Minkowitz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056

Practice locations

Addresses where Reuven B. Minkowitz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Reuven B. Minkowitz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Panorama City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Panorama City, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJs Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114125549
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians