Ignacio Iturbe, M.D.
NPI 1972513695 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ignacio Iturbe, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1972513695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972513695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A42415 (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
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
433 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 | 301 | $137 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 83 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $177 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $177 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$177 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 31 |
| Letrozole | 23 |
| Ruxolitinib Phosphatebrand: Jakafi | 21 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 18 |
| Nilotinib Hclbrand: Tasigna | 17 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Lenalidomide | 16 |
| Acalabrutinib Maleatebrand: Calquence | 16 |
| Zanubrutinib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,464 across 140 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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2022-05-17
- Certified
- 2022-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ignacio Iturbe's NPI number?
- Ignacio Iturbe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972513695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ignacio Iturbe's specialty?
- Ignacio Iturbe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ignacio Iturbe located?
- Ignacio Iturbe's practice location on file with NPPES is 855 3rd Ave Ste 3330, Chula Vista, CA 91911-1350.
- What is Ignacio Iturbe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ignacio Iturbe is (619) 745-1031.
- Does Ignacio Iturbe accept Medicare?
- Ignacio Iturbe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ignacio Iturbe's NPI active?
- Yes — Ignacio Iturbe's NPI (1972513695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.