Ariel Hurtado, MD
NPI 1255659181 · Anesthesiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ariel Hurtado, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1255659181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255659181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A98260 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,752 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 294 | $155 |
| Destruction of Peripheral Nerve Or Branch64640 | 212 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 210 | $217 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $155 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$347 across 6 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
- 2010-05-17
- Last updated
- 2011-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ariel Hurtado's NPI number?
- Ariel Hurtado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255659181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ariel Hurtado's specialty?
- Ariel Hurtado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ariel Hurtado located?
- Ariel Hurtado's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1901.
- What is Ariel Hurtado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ariel Hurtado is (213) 977-2121.
- Does Ariel Hurtado accept Medicare?
- Ariel Hurtado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ariel Hurtado's NPI active?
- Yes — Ariel Hurtado's NPI (1255659181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.