Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lincoln Bickford, MD, PHD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Psychiatry Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1154506962
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23700 Camino del Sol
Torrance, CA 905055017
(310) 530-1151
fax (424) 400-7749
Additional location
14445 Olive View Dr Unit 6C
Sylmar, CA 913421438
(818) 724-9594
fax (877) 924-5624
Additional location
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 900481804
(310) 423-2600
fax (310) 423-8397
Mailing address
Po Box 4570
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 902749607

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 13, 2019
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0804X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #C152747 · New York #245632 · Arizona #48256
Medicaid (3)
CA #6758 · CA #7068 · CA #7420

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154506962. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
127
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,736
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 71 26 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $138
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 16 16 $127
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 14 14 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Torrance Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lincoln Bickford's medical specialty?
Dr. Lincoln Bickford practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Lincoln Bickford practice?
Dr. Lincoln Bickford practices at 23700 Camino del Sol, Torrance, CA 905055017. Office phone: 3105301151.
What is Dr. Lincoln Bickford's NPI?
Dr. Lincoln Bickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154506962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lincoln Bickford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lincoln Bickford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lincoln Bickford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.