Lawrence Tawa, MD
NPI 1346241023 · Internal Medicine Physician · Anaheim, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Tawa, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Anaheim, CA (NPI 1346241023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346241023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81174 (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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 71 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 39 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 31 |
| Levetiracetam | 27 |
| Finasteride | 27 |
| Lactulose |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1665 Scenic AveSte 100Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1445Phone: (714) 436-4800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Tawa's NPI number?
- Lawrence Tawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346241023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Tawa's specialty?
- Lawrence Tawa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Tawa located?
- Lawrence Tawa's practice location on file with NPPES is 710 N Euclid St Ste 400, Anaheim, CA 92801-4122.
- What is Lawrence Tawa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Tawa is (714) 517-2019.
- Does Lawrence Tawa accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Tawa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Tawa's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Tawa's NPI (1346241023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.