Rafael Tapias, M.D.
NPI 1518387414 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Tapias, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1518387414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518387414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A162921 (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
12 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
203 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 203 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $139–$139 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 260 | 37 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 189 | 24 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 160 | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 152 | 25 |
| Olanzapine | 141 | 15 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 127 | 17 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 126 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-18
- Last updated
- 2023-05-25
- Certified
- 2023-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Tapias's NPI number?
- Rafael Tapias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518387414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Tapias's specialty?
- Rafael Tapias is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Tapias located?
- Rafael Tapias's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059-3052.
- What is Rafael Tapias's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Tapias is (213) 266-3187.
- Does Rafael Tapias accept Medicare?
- Rafael Tapias is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Tapias's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Tapias's NPI (1518387414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.