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Kaoru S. Itakura, MD

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About Dr. Itakura

Kaoru S. Itakura, MD is listed as a student in an organized health care education program in Torrance, CA. Kaoru trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215341482.

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Credentials & Licensing

NPINational Provider Identifier
1215341482Issued 2014

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Itakura specialize in?

Dr. Itakura is a medical trainee in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Student in an Organized Health Care Education Program”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Itakura located?

Dr. Itakura is listed at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Itakura's phone number?

The number on file is (310) 222-3501. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Itakura's NPI number?

Dr. Itakura's National Provider Identifier is 1215341482. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Itakura go to medical school?

Dr. Itakura attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Itakura been practicing?

Dr. Itakura has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Itakura do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Itakura the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Itakura confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Itakura. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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