2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1003341298
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ESTEBAN COTA

Specialist in TORRANCE, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 760 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ESTEBAN COTA filed 1,446 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in TORRANCE, California, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ESTEBAN COTA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,446 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ESTEBAN COTA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2017

NPI 1003341298

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,446 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Specialist share within California

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ESTEBAN COTA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA, 90502, with a listed phone of (310) 222-2345. NPI 1003341298 was issued on 04/25/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,446 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 760 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Provider Details

NPI 1003341298
Specialty Specialist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ESTEBAN COTA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
LOMITA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ESTEBAN COTA. To verify ESTEBAN COTA's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ESTEBAN COTA — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,446 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,446
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
760
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,805
Total Day Supply
82,250
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 128, 65-74: 369, 75-84: 207, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ESTEBAN COTA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Lorazepam
167
Clonazepam
121
Alprazolam
104
Trazodone Hcl
102
Sertraline Hcl
80
Quetiapine Fumarate
56
Mirtazapine
55
Escitalopram Oxalate
52
Zolpidem Tartrate
44
Fluoxetine Hcl
43

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How ESTEBAN COTA fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

ESTEBAN COTA's 1,446 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COTA.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESTEBAN COTA's specialty?
ESTEBAN COTA specializes in Specialist and practices in TORRANCE, California.
How much does ESTEBAN COTA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESTEBAN COTA wrote 1,446 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 760 beneficiaries.
Where is ESTEBAN COTA located?
ESTEBAN COTA is located at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA, 90502. Phone: (310) 222-2345.
What is ESTEBAN COTA's NPI number?
ESTEBAN COTA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003341298, issued on 04/25/2017.
Does ESTEBAN COTA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ESTEBAN COTA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ESTEBAN COTA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ESTEBAN COTA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ESTEBAN COTA accept Medicare?
ESTEBAN COTA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,446 Part D claims and 760 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ESTEBAN COTA's credentials?
ESTEBAN COTA's NPI is 1003341298. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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