Edward Zaragoza, MD
NPI 1518995141 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Zaragoza, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1518995141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518995141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G64738 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,652 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 930 | $9 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 175 | $89 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 123 | $67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 117 | $1,891 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 114 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 110 | $11 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 Millicurie |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2200 N Sepulveda BlvdManhattan Beach, CA 90266-2910Phone: (310) 802-0200Fax: (310) 794-9035
- 1245 16th St Ste 100Santa Monica, CA 90404-1255Phone: (310) 301-6800Fax: (310) 794-9035
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2019-12-19
- Certified
- 2019-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Zaragoza's NPI number?
- Edward Zaragoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518995141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Zaragoza's specialty?
- Edward Zaragoza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Zaragoza located?
- Edward Zaragoza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 16th St # 2340, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249.
- What is Edward Zaragoza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Zaragoza is (424) 259-8718.
- Does Edward Zaragoza accept Medicare?
- Edward Zaragoza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Zaragoza's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Zaragoza's NPI (1518995141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.