NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) NPI 1053417626 M.D.
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) 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 1,116 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.), 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
296
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) avg: 324
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. filed 296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) in Torrance, California.
- 296
- Part D claims, 2023
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Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
296 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. 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 Lindon Kawahara, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
Medicare Part D claims
296 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) 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 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.). 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).
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider holding M.D. credentials at 22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, Torrance, CA, 90505, with a listed phone of (310) 373-2238. NPI 1053417626 was issued on 09/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,116 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 324 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 | 1053417626 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/14/2006 |
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 Lindon Kawahara, M.D.. To verify Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'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.
296
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 296
- Total Day Supply
- 2,478
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 39 (13.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 131
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lindon Kawahara, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
98 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
81 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
40 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
27 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 19
Clindamycin Hcl
19 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 98 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 81 |
| Ibuprofen | 40 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 19 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Overview
How Lindon Kawahara, M.D. fits within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) landscape nationally.
1,116
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in US
52
States with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s 296 claims are below the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kawahara.
Kimiko Agari
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Yervant Aslanian
DDS MD
Glendale, CA
Dr. Eric Baker
DDS, MD
Dana Point, CA
Dr. Peter Balacky
DDS
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Daniel Bandary
DDS
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) and practices in Torrance, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lindon Kawahara, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lindon Kawahara, M.D. wrote 296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is Lindon Kawahara, M.D. located? ▼
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. is located at 22410 HAWTHORNE BLVD, Torrance, CA, 90505. Phone: (310) 373-2238.
What is Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053417626, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does Lindon Kawahara, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lindon Kawahara, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%.
How many Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,116 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lindon Kawahara, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lindon Kawahara, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lindon Kawahara, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 296 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lindon Kawahara, M.D.'s NPI is 1053417626 with credentials M.D.. 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).
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