At a glance
- 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
About Dr. Nishioka
Based in Torrance, CA, Lucas I. Nishioka, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Lucas graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Lucas provided 3,390 services to 3,260 patients. The services billed most often include screening mammography, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and screening 3d breast mammography. NPI 1467434001 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 303-5750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,390 services · 3,260 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
1,082 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
708 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
450 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
141 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
113 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
105 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
101 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
57 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
55 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
54 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Torrance 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nishioka's specialty?
Dr. Nishioka is a radiologist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nishioka?
Dr. Nishioka is listed at 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nishioka?
The number on file is (310) 303-5750. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nishioka?
Dr. Nishioka's National Provider Identifier is 1467434001. 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
What is Dr. Nishioka's medical education?
Dr. Nishioka attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nishioka have?
Dr. Nishioka has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nishioka known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nishioka performs imaging including screening mammography and x-ray of chest, 1 view; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nishioka's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nishioka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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