Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kathleen Torres, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Chico, CA
- NPI 1730446246
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 959263310
(530) 332-7300 - Additional location
-
800 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 955318359
(707) 464-8511
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 31, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A135534
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730446246. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,034
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$232,853
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 727 | 369 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 652 | 317 | $79 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 373 | 355 | $115 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 189 | 185 | $174 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 93 | 51 | $211 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Chico Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 246. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
448
Patients
357
Total drug cost
$19,560
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 115 | 82 | $1,622 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 39 | 39 | $515 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 34 | 32 | $232 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 33 | 33 | $1,429 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 28 | 22 | $272 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 25 | 23 | $90 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 24 | 20 | $662 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 20 | 16 | $132 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 20 | 12 | $12,508 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 20 | 11 | $71 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kathleen Torres's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathleen Torres practices Hospitalist Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Kathleen Torres practice?
Dr. Kathleen Torres practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 959263310. Office phone: 5303327300.
What is Dr. Kathleen Torres's NPI?
Dr. Kathleen Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730446246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathleen Torres accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen Torres accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathleen Torres commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.