NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1588718464 M.D.
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Family Medicine 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 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.85
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Raquel Soto, M.D. filed 2,127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Torrance, California, prescribing 91% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥85th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1588718464 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1588718464
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 2,127
- BOOK-MID 15,933 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Mark Quinlan · 2007
Raquel Soto, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,127 ≥ 85th percentile 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Raquel Soto, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Raquel Soto, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,127 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Family Medicine 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 Family Medicine 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588718464 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/22/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Raquel Soto, M.D. 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.
County OF Los Angeles
Torrance, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Raquel Soto, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$17
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
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 Raquel Soto, M.D.. To verify Raquel Soto, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Raquel Soto, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,127 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.
2,127
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,292
- Total Day Supply
- 96,330
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (0.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Raquel Soto, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
185 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
170 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
114 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
96 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
96 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
94 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium 68
Pravastatin Sodium
68 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 65
Diclofenac Sodium
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 94 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 68 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 65 |
| Omeprazole | 65 |
| Glipizide | 64 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Raquel Soto, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Raquel Soto, M.D.'s 2,127 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Soto, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Soto.
One of 15,933 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Omer Aba-Omer
MD
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Michelle Ababa
MD
Wilmington, CA
Dr. Anna Tzeitel Abalos
MD
Roseville, CA
Dr. Adan Abarca
MD
Anaheim, CA
Dr. Lorraine Abate
M.D.
Sacramento, CA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raquel Soto, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Torrance, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Raquel Soto, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Raquel Soto, M.D. wrote 2,127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is Raquel Soto, M.D. located? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D. is located at 1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA, 90502. Phone: (310) 222-5205.
What is Raquel Soto, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588718464, issued on 01/22/2007.
Does Raquel Soto, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
Does Raquel Soto, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Raquel Soto, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Raquel Soto, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Raquel Soto, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Raquel Soto, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,127 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Raquel Soto, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Raquel Soto, M.D.'s NPI is 1588718464 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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