Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Sears, MD

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1700045333
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 905022004
(424) 201-3000
fax (310) 782-2964
Mailing address
1124 W Carson St, Cdcrc, Room 207
Torrance, CA 905022006

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 3, 2014
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A116601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700045333. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
277
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$40,521
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 102 49 $162
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 83 34 $135
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 33 20 $90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 29 29 $196
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $147
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 14 14 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 280. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
930
Patients
110
Total drug cost
$1,552,170
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 138 22 $607,363
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 128 29 $1,574
Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) Brand 111 19 $345,833
Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) Brand 105 17 $279,825
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 55 11 $525
Metformin Hcl Generic 49 0 $500
Alendronate Sodium Generic 42 0 $682
Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi) Brand 42 0 $157,832
Dovato (Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine) Brand 39 0 $151,859
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 39 0 $1,762

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Sears's medical specialty?
Dr. David Sears practices Infectious Disease Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. David Sears practice?
Dr. David Sears practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 905022004. Office phone: 4242013000.
What is Dr. David Sears's NPI?
Dr. David Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700045333, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Sears accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Sears accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Sears commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.