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
- Primary practice
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13031 Wortham Center Dr
Houston, TX 770655662
(713) 861-8477
fax (713) 426-2141 - Mailing address
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Po Box 5049
Katy, TX 774915049
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$118
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $117.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.