Amir Ettekal, M.D.
NPI 1982728127 · Psychiatry Physician · Hermosa Beach, CA
Amir Ettekal, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Hermosa Beach, CA (NPI 1982728127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982728127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A91433 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 77 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 57 |
| Aripiprazole | 55 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 30 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 |
| Alprazolam | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$253 across 11 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
- 2007-03-16
- Last updated
- 2022-02-11
- Certified
- 2022-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amir Ettekal's NPI number?
- Amir Ettekal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982728127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amir Ettekal's specialty?
- Amir Ettekal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amir Ettekal located?
- Amir Ettekal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Artesia Blvd Ste 204, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-2755.
- What is Amir Ettekal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amir Ettekal is (310) 281-3365.
- Is Amir Ettekal's NPI active?
- Yes — Amir Ettekal's NPI (1982728127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.