Jose Pantoja, M.D.
NPI 1891721353 · Specialist · Lakewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Pantoja, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Lakewood, CA (NPI 1891721353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891721353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C43031 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
319 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 | 120 | $142 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 72 | $114 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High RiskG0121 | 38 | $194 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 26 | $268 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 19 | $184 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 119 | 57 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 80 | 33 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 63 | 58 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 56 | 22 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 40 | 40 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 25 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$422 across 18 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
- 2006-06-24
- Last updated
- 2007-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Pantoja's NPI number?
- Jose Pantoja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891721353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Pantoja's specialty?
- Jose Pantoja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Jose Pantoja located?
- Jose Pantoja's practice location on file with NPPES is 5750 Downey Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712-1405.
- What is Jose Pantoja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Pantoja is (562) 634-4939.
- Does Jose Pantoja accept Medicare?
- Jose Pantoja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Pantoja's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Pantoja's NPI (1891721353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.