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Neurology

Theodore O. Popa, MD

Works at hospitals in Bakersfield, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Theodore O. Popa, MD is a neurologist at 2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone: (661) 324-0500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Theodore O. Popa had 321 Original Medicare patients and 549 services. NPI 1568738631. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Theodore O. Popa, 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 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 patients321
Services billed to Medicare549
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)281 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)119 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 services
  4. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)46 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Theodore O. Popa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other neurologists in Bakersfield

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolToledo Medical College
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568738631
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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