Quick answers
- Does Rudolph A. Bedford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rudolph A. Bedford 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 Rudolph A. Bedford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 730 Original Medicare patients and 2,083 services for Rudolph A. Bedford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rudolph A. Bedford's NPI number?
- 1902885684. 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 Rudolph A. Bedford, 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 | 730 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,083 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)696 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)404 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)126 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)120 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)112 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Rudolph A. Bedford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rudolph A. Bedford 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050290
Practice locations
Addresses where Rudolph A. Bedford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12555 W Jefferson BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90066
- 1301 20th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
- 2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829‑5511
- 2336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 204Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829‑6789
- 5525 W Slauson AveLos Angeles, CA 90056 (310) 642‑0325
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rudolph A. Bedford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation281 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902885684 |
| 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