Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ignazio la China, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1831141993
  • MIPS 50.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13031 Wortham Center Dr
Houston, TX 770655662
(713) 861-8477
fax (713) 426-2141
Mailing address
Po Box 5049
Katy, TX 774915049

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 11, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H7176
Medicaid
TX #103245002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831141993. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,626
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$226,762
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 2,160 272 $80
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 214 190 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 199 177 $132
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 53 53 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Houston Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$118
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $117.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$118

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
518
Patients
457
Total drug cost
$25,286
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 73 56 $821
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 65 62 $460
Gabapentin Generic 41 36 $598
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 33 25 $356
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 32 30 $18,990
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 32 $274
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 32 23 $268
Furosemide Generic 30 28 $131
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 29 23 $179
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 28 25 $126

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ignazio la China's medical specialty?
Dr. Ignazio la China practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ignazio la China practice?
Dr. Ignazio la China practices at 13031 Wortham Center Dr, Houston, TX 770655662. Office phone: 7138618477.
What is Dr. Ignazio la China's NPI?
Dr. Ignazio la China's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831141993, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Ignazio la China commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.