Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daena Watcha, MD, MS

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1023422730
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-3501
fax (310) 782-1763
Mailing address
21010 Anza Ave, Apt 27
Torrance, CA 905034213

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2023
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A140302

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023422730. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
139
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$22,018
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 69 69 $193
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 24 24 $9
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 24 24 $133
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 22 22 $240

In context: peer comparison

Among 55 peers in Torrance Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
17
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$131
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 17 17 $131

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daena Watcha's medical specialty?
Dr. Daena Watcha practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Daena Watcha practice?
Dr. Daena Watcha practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. Office phone: 3102223501.
What is Dr. Daena Watcha's NPI?
Dr. Daena Watcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023422730, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daena Watcha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daena Watcha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daena Watcha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.