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Dermatology

Howard Sofen, MD

Works at hospitals in Sylmar, CA · California

Summary

Howard Sofen, MD (Dermatology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Sylmar, CA. NPI 1124026554. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Sofen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
Hahnemann University College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Howard L Sofen MD a Medical CorporationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Howard Sofen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Sofen at 1 hospital: Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Howard Sofen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Los Angeles, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Sofen's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Sofen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Sofen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard Sofen?
(310) 337-7171, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Sofen's NPI number?
1124026554. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Howard Sofen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Sofen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Sofen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Sofen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Howard L Sofen MD a Medical Corporation4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124026554
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians