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Pulmonary Disease

Elton S. Katagihara, MD

Sees patients in Pasadena, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Elton S. Katagihara, MD is a pulmonologist at 959 E Walnut St, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91106. Phone: (626) 795-5118. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1275509135. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Pulmonologist (Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease)
  • Address: 959 E Walnut St, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91106 · Directions
  • Phone: (626) 795‑5118
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Foothill Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants Medical Group Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elton S. Katagihara, 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 Elton S. Katagihara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elton S. Katagihara 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.
What is Elton S. Katagihara's NPI number?
1275509135. 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 Elton S. Katagihara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elton S. Katagihara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Foothill Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants Medical Group Inc.8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in Pasadena

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

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Other clinicians in Foothill Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants Medical Group Inc.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275509135
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  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