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Yutaka Niihara, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology 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 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Yutaka Niihara, M.D. filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Torrance, California.

86
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

86 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Yutaka Niihara, 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 Yutaka Niihara, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1467480459

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in California

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist — 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor — 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist — 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker — 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Hematology & Oncology Physician — 0.1%Hematology & Oncology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology & Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology & Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 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).

Yutaka Niihara, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 21840 NORMANDIE AVE, Torrance, CA, 90502, with a listed phone of (310) 222-5101. NPI 1467480459 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Niihara 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

21840 NORMANDIE AVE
Torrance, CA 90502

Provider Details

NPI 1467480459
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Yutaka Niihara, 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.

Osato Medical Clinic Inc
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).

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 Yutaka Niihara, M.D.. To verify Yutaka Niihara, 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.

86
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
166
Total Day Supply
4,765
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
87.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.73

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How Yutaka Niihara, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s 86 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology 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 Hematology & Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s specialty?
Yutaka Niihara, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Torrance, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Yutaka Niihara, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Yutaka Niihara, M.D. wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is Yutaka Niihara, M.D. located?
Yutaka Niihara, M.D. is located at 21840 NORMANDIE AVE, Torrance, CA, 90502. Phone: (310) 222-5101.
What is Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s NPI number?
Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467480459, issued on 06/29/2006.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Yutaka Niihara, M.D. accept Medicare?
Yutaka Niihara, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s credentials?
Yutaka Niihara, M.D.'s NPI is 1467480459 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

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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.