Quick answers
- Does Lorinda A. Soma accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorinda A. Soma 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 Lorinda A. Soma see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 376 Original Medicare patients and 2,311 services for Lorinda A. Soma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lorinda A. Soma's NPI number?
- 1609896190. 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 Lorinda A. Soma, 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 | 376 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,311 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)583 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)407 services
- Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers (88189)224 services
- Bone marrow, smear interpretation (85097)199 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)194 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lorinda A. Soma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010 (626) 256‑4673
- 1500 E Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
- 209 Fair Oaks AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 396‑2900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lorinda A. Soma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- City of Hope Medical Foundation982 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Duarte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duarte, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in City of Hope Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609896190 |
| 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
- 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