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Hospice/Palliative Care

Sorin Buga, MD

Sees patients in South Pasadena, CA · California

Summary

Sorin Buga, MD (Hospice/Palliative Care) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in South Pasadena, CA. NPI 1225250236. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sorin Buga, 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

Hospice/Palliative CarePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
MaleGender (as listed)
City of Hope Medical FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Sorin Buga see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in South Pasadena, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sorin Buga's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care as the primary specialty.
Does Sorin Buga accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sorin Buga 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.
Does Sorin Buga offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Sorin Buga offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Sorin Buga?
(626) 396-2900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sorin Buga's NPI number?
1225250236. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • City of Hope Medical Foundation982 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other palliative care doctors in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225250236
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Sources

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