Richard Zoraster, MD
NPI 1316974074 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Zoraster, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1316974074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316974074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G47823 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
90 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 44 | $176 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 28 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 18 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$176 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2008-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Zoraster's NPI number?
- Richard Zoraster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316974074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Zoraster's specialty?
- Richard Zoraster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Zoraster located?
- Richard Zoraster's practice location on file with NPPES is 12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602-1006.
- What is Richard Zoraster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Zoraster is (562) 698-0811.
- Does Richard Zoraster accept Medicare?
- Richard Zoraster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Zoraster's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Zoraster's NPI (1316974074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.