Quick answers
- Does Theodore O. Popa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theodore O. Popa 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 Theodore O. Popa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 549 services for Theodore O. Popa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theodore O. Popa's NPI number?
- 1568738631. 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 Theodore O. Popa, 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 patients | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 549 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)281 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)119 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Arthritis52%
- Stroke or mini-stroke50%
Hospitals where Theodore O. Popa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theodore O. Popa 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
- Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050036
- Mercy HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050295
Practice locations
Addresses where Theodore O. Popa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 324‑0500
- 400 Old River RdBakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 324‑0500
- 420 34th StBakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 324‑0500
- 9330 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 324‑0500
- 9330 Stockdale Hwy 200Bakersfield, CA 93311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theodore O. Popa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- United Neuroscience Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Toledo Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568738631 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians