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Active
2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1154372852 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Torrance, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
442
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Haruo Arita, MD filed 442 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Torrance, California.
- 442
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Haruo Arita, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
442 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Haruo Arita, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Haruo Arita, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
442 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Anesthesiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Haruo Arita, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3220 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 201, Torrance, CA, 90505, with a listed phone of (310) 954-9583. NPI 1154372852 was issued on 05/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 442 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154372852 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/15/2006 |
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 Haruo Arita, MD. To verify Haruo Arita, MD'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
442
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 506
- Total Day Supply
- 14,373
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (19.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 40, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Haruo Arita, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
139 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
115 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 36
Morphine Sulfate Er
36 claims
- Methylprednisolone 28
Methylprednisolone
28 claims
- Pregabalin 26
Pregabalin
26 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
- Etodolac 20
Etodolac
20 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 20
Tramadol Hcl
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 139 |
| Meloxicam | 115 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 |
| Pregabalin | 26 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Etodolac | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Haruo Arita, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Haruo Arita, MD's 442 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arita.
Dr. Alison A'Court
MD
San Diego, CA
Dr. Peter Abaci
MD
Los Gatos, CA
Dr. Elma Abad-Pelsang
MD
Del Mar, CA
Dr. Rolando Abada
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Maher Abadir
MD
Turlock, CA
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haruo Arita, MD's specialty? ▼
Haruo Arita, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Torrance, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Haruo Arita, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Haruo Arita, MD wrote 442 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is Haruo Arita, MD located? ▼
Haruo Arita, MD is located at 3220 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 201, Torrance, CA, 90505. Phone: (310) 954-9583.
What is Haruo Arita, MD's NPI number? ▼
Haruo Arita, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154372852, issued on 05/15/2006.
Does Haruo Arita, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Haruo Arita, MD had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.2%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Haruo Arita, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Haruo Arita, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Meloxicam, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Haruo Arita, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Haruo Arita, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 442 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Haruo Arita, MD's credentials? ▼
Haruo Arita, MD's NPI is 1154372852 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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