Maria Penaloza, M.D.
NPI 1316995921 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Penaloza, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1316995921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316995921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63385 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 628 | 199 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 282 | 81 |
| Metformin Hcl | 273 | 81 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 196 | 35 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 173 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2011-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Penaloza's NPI number?
- Maria Penaloza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316995921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Penaloza's specialty?
- Maria Penaloza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Penaloza located?
- Maria Penaloza's practice location on file with NPPES is 5427 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-4101.
- What is Maria Penaloza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Penaloza is (323) 869-1900.
- Does Maria Penaloza accept Medicare?
- Maria Penaloza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Penaloza's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Penaloza's NPI (1316995921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.