Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ritika Kaula, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1588045140
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 905022004
(310) 222-2345
Additional location
1287 Fulton RD
Santa Rosa, CA 954014923
(707) 800-7700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2026
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A156063

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588045140. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
704
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$73,249
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 400 90 $83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 210 70 $124
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 50 50 $177
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 44 44 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Torrance Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $25.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
71
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$1,169
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trazodone Hcl Generic 24 23 $225
Hydroxyzine Pamoate Generic 22 21 $260
Olanzapine Generic 13 13 $464
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 12 0 $220

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ritika Kaula's medical specialty?
Dr. Ritika Kaula practices Psychiatry Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Ritika Kaula practice?
Dr. Ritika Kaula practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 905022004. Office phone: 3102222345.
What is Dr. Ritika Kaula's NPI?
Dr. Ritika Kaula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588045140, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ritika Kaula accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ritika Kaula accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ritika Kaula commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS 90792). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.