Elaine Tanaka, M.D.
NPI 1881645299 · Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Tanaka, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1881645299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881645299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A73554 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2009-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Tanaka's NPI number?
- Elaine Tanaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881645299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Tanaka's specialty?
- Elaine Tanaka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Tanaka located?
- Elaine Tanaka's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Elaine Tanaka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Tanaka is (858) 554-8984.
- Does Elaine Tanaka accept Medicare?
- Elaine Tanaka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Tanaka's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Tanaka's NPI (1881645299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.