Edna Taikwel, M.D.
NPI 1821044389 · General Practice Physician · Monterey Park, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edna Taikwel, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Monterey Park, CA (NPI 1821044389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821044389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A54127 (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 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
623 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 509 | $99 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 59 | $140 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 30 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $121 |
| Initial Preventive Physical Examination; Face-To-Face Visit, Services Limited to New Beneficiary During the First 12 Months of Medicare EnrollmentG0402 | 12 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 479 | 136 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 202 | 60 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 125 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 119 | 29 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 97 | 27 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 across 5 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2013-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edna Taikwel's NPI number?
- Edna Taikwel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821044389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edna Taikwel's specialty?
- Edna Taikwel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edna Taikwel located?
- Edna Taikwel's practice location on file with NPPES is 705 E Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755-3024.
- What is Edna Taikwel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edna Taikwel is (626) 312-5488.
- Does Edna Taikwel accept Medicare?
- Edna Taikwel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edna Taikwel's NPI active?
- Yes — Edna Taikwel's NPI (1821044389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.