John Issa, MD
NPI 1043233976 · Hospitalist Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Issa, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1043233976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043233976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A48968 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,556 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 3,152 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 491 | $185 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 424 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 419 | $84 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 70 | $224 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 293 | 58 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 173 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 39 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 126 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 119 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 114 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2014-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Issa's NPI number?
- John Issa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043233976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Issa's specialty?
- John Issa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Issa located?
- John Issa's practice location on file with NPPES is 5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804-3312.
- What is John Issa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Issa is (562) 491-9883.
- Does John Issa accept Medicare?
- John Issa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Issa's NPI active?
- Yes — John Issa's NPI (1043233976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.