Terry Ishihara, MD
NPI 1609856939 · Family Medicine Physician · Hawthorne, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Terry Ishihara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hawthorne, CA (NPI 1609856939).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609856939
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G87861 (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
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
560 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 | 166 | $139 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 92 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 81 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 65 | $194 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 57 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 554 | 111 |
| Lisinopril | 211 | 53 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 197 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 193 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 175 | 37 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 154 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,980 across 21 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
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2012-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Terry Ishihara's NPI number?
- Terry Ishihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609856939, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Terry Ishihara's specialty?
- Terry Ishihara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Terry Ishihara located?
- Terry Ishihara's practice location on file with NPPES is 5400 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250-6609.
- What is Terry Ishihara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Terry Ishihara is (310) 643-8500.
- Does Terry Ishihara accept Medicare?
- Terry Ishihara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Terry Ishihara's NPI active?
- Yes — Terry Ishihara's NPI (1609856939) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.