Joe Torres, MD
NPI 1235627209 · Internal Medicine Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Torres, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1235627209).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235627209
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A166541 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 16 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 22 | — |
| Lisinopril | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | — |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 2 records (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
- 2018-04-25
- Last updated
- 2022-05-25
- Certified
- 2022-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Torres's NPI number?
- Joe Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235627209, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Torres's specialty?
- Joe Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joe Torres located?
- Joe Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is Joe Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Torres is (424) 306-5570.
- Does Joe Torres accept Medicare?
- Joe Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Torres's NPI (1235627209) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.