Ignazio La China, M.D.
NPI 1831141993 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Houston, TX
Ignazio La China, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1831141993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831141993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H7176 (TX)
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
1,580 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,291 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 130 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 129 | $130 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 30 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$130 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 34 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 27 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 21 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 22 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2022-05-11
- Certified
- 2022-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ignazio La China's NPI number?
- Ignazio La China's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831141993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ignazio La China's specialty?
- Ignazio La China is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ignazio La China located?
- Ignazio La China's practice location on file with NPPES is 13031 Wortham Center Dr, Houston, TX 77065-5662.
- What is Ignazio La China's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ignazio La China is (713) 861-8477.
- Is Ignazio La China's NPI active?
- Yes — Ignazio La China's NPI (1831141993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.