Individual provider

Petru Papacostea

Internal Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Petru Papacostea is an Internal Medicine Physician in Loma Linda, CA, registered under NPI 1003128679. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

Here is what surrounds this office in Loma Linda, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Aug 30, 2026. Parking is available about 386 ft away at (handicapped). The nearest transit stop is 810 ft away, served by Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Hospital. A pharmacy sits 0.42 mi from the entrance (Rite Aid), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.37 mi away.

11201 BENTON ST, Loma Linda, CA 92357 Open in Google Maps →

Getting here and what is nearby

Parking 352 ft ~2 min
Parking 376 ft ~2 min
Parking (handicapped) 386 ft ~2 min
Pharmacy Outpatient Pharmacy 446 ft ~2 min

11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda 92357

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Transit 788 ft ~3 min
Transit Barton @ Loma Linda Westbound 788 ft ~3 min
Transit Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Hospital 810 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Carl's Jr. 0.20 mi ~4 min

25536 Barton Road, Loma Linda 92354

+1 909-478-9834

Website

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Restaurant Chinatown 0.20 mi ~5 min
Grocery Stater Bros. 0.30 mi ~6 min

25630 Barton Road, Loma Linda 92354

Mo-Su 06:00-23:00

+1 909-478-5488

Website

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Convenience ExtraMile 0.36 mi ~8 min
Gas station Chevron 0.36 mi ~8 min
Coffee Boba Tea House 0.37 mi ~8 min

25698 Barton Road, Loma Linda 92354

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Pharmacy Rite Aid 0.42 mi ~9 min
Grocery Clark's Nutrition and Natural Foods Markets 0.46 mi ~10 min

11235 Mountain View Avenue, Loma Linda 92354

08:00-21:30

Website

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Grocery Loma Linda Market 0.53 mi ~11 min

11161 Anderson Street, Loma Linda 92350

+1-909-558-4565

Website

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OpenStreetMap via Overpass · ODbL 800 m radius Updated Aug 30, 2026

Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
P8292 TX Internal Medicine Physician
146389 CA Internal Medicine Physician primary

Licences are recorded in 2 states: TX, CA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine
PAC ID
1951530112
Enrollment ID
I20170112001668

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: California and Texas. The practice address on file is in Loma Linda, CA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California practice address
Licence
146389
Specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Verify with the CA board →
TX Texas
Licence
P8292
Specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Verify with the TX board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Internal Medicine covers

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician P8292 TX
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician 146389 CA primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1003128679 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 11, 2010
Last updatedFeb 23, 2017
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderMale
Practice address 11201 BENTON ST
Loma Linda, CA 92357
(909) 825-7084
Other names Petru Dan Gheorghe Papacostea Other Name
This record was last updated on Feb 23, 2017, roughly 9 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1003128679 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 0 0 3 1 2 8 6 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 0 0 3 2 2 7 6 5

Sum = 51 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1003128679?
NPI 1003128679 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Petru Papacostea in Loma Linda, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Internal Medicine Physician cover?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive…
How do I contact Petru Papacostea?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (909) 825-7084, last updated Feb 23, 2017. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Petru Papacostea accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Where do I park when visiting Petru Papacostea?
Parking is about 386 ft from the office ((handicapped)). The closest transit stop is 810 ft away, on Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Hospital. Distances are straight-line estimates from OpenStreetMap, so walking routes may be slightly longer.
Is NPI 1003128679 a valid number?
Yes. 1003128679 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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