Physician Profile
Takako G. Iwasaki, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Iwasaki
Takako G. Iwasaki, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in dermatology. Takako trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Takako provided 4,751 services to 1,850 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1639240237.
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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) 540-0079
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD SUITE 340
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,751 services · 1,850 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,486 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
612 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
195 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
135 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,183 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
468 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
308 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
204 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 1
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 dermatologists in Torrance 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Takako G. Iwasaki specialize in?
Takako G. Iwasaki is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Takako G. Iwasaki located?
Takako G. Iwasaki is listed at 4201 Torrance Blvd Suite 340, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Takako G. Iwasaki's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 540-0079. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Takako G. Iwasaki?
Takako G. Iwasaki's National Provider Identifier is 1639240237. 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 Takako G. Iwasaki train?
Takako G. Iwasaki attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Takako G. Iwasaki have?
Takako G. Iwasaki has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Takako G. Iwasaki do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Takako G. Iwasaki performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Takako G. Iwasaki's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Takako G. Iwasaki. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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