Active NPI 1700939097 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Ramos Lopez , MD

Surgery • Torrance, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Lopez, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Torrance, CA. Practice services are available at 20911 EARL ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20911 Earl St
245

Torrance, CA 905034352

Telephone 3103035075

Fax 3103715351

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Axminster Medical Group Facility NPI 1629079181

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Torrance, CA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

54 Specialists

Practicing in Torrance, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

32.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$210.00	$142.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	29	$212.06	$143.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	21	$390.00	$214.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	22	$210.00	$120.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	18	$390.00	$218.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$315.00	$180.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	40	$208.89	$119.16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	30	$390.00	$215.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	21	11	$280.00	$158.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	11	$132.38	$81.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$400.00	$223.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$315.00	$178.78
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1790.00	$646.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	44	$209.13	$111.62
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	34	34	$390.00	$204.12
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$400.00	$211.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	19	$140.00	$71.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	12	$280.00	$149.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	12	$145.00	$73.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$315.00	$168.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	50	$210.00	$109.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	22	$140.00	$74.78
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	26	$376.69	$195.37
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	11	$145.00	$72.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$315.00	$166.33
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$400.00	$208.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	13	$286.32	$147.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G77986

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Li Poa , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1346277605

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2013

Registered at 20911 EARL ST, 245, TORRANCE, CA 905034352 (Tel: 3103035075)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2013

Registered at 10140 BRIDLEVALE DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 900644656 (Tel: 3108372448)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2013

Recorded as RICHARD LOPEZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2013

Surgery (License #G77986 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700939097

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 19, 2007

Last Update: October 03, 2013

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10140 Bridlevale Dr

Los Angeles, CA 900644656

Phone: 3108372448

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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