John Abe, MD
NPI 1578542569 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Abe, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1578542569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578542569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 153919 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,971 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 761 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 341 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 205 | $217 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 142 | $179 |
| Test to Measure the Level of Nitric Oxide Gas95012 | 77 | $22 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 231 | 138 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 220 | 86 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 200 | 66 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 159 | 49 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 113 | 39 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 76 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,639 across 41 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-10
- Last updated
- 2013-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Abe's NPI number?
- John Abe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578542569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Abe's specialty?
- John Abe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Abe located?
- John Abe's practice location on file with NPPES is 3701 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505-4749.
- What is John Abe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Abe is (310) 378-8900.
- Does John Abe accept Medicare?
- John Abe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Abe's NPI active?
- Yes — John Abe's NPI (1578542569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.