Sotara Rico, D.O.
NPI 1962654392 · Family Medicine Physician · Chino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sotara Rico, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chino, CA (NPI 1962654392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962654392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A10537 (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
17 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
462 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 | 237 | $93 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 73 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 28 | $133 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 21 | $3 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 290 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 146 | 47 |
| Simvastatin | 139 | 44 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 132 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 110 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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
- 2008-10-16
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2020-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sotara Rico's NPI number?
- Sotara Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962654392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sotara Rico's specialty?
- Sotara Rico is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sotara Rico located?
- Sotara Rico's practice location on file with NPPES is 5253 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710-4151.
- What is Sotara Rico's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sotara Rico is (909) 464-2845.
- Does Sotara Rico accept Medicare?
- Sotara Rico is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sotara Rico's NPI active?
- Yes — Sotara Rico's NPI (1962654392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.