ABEL TORRES M.D.
NPI 1063434223
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Loma Linda, CA

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
11370 ANDERSON ST, STE 2600, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354(909) 558-2055 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2023, Sep 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Abel Torres M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ABEL TORRES M.D. (NPI 1063434223) is an individual mohs-micrographic surgery provider in Loma Linda, California, licensed in Florida (ME136979) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063434223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0101X
Provider Legal NameABEL TORRESCredential: M.D.
Location Address11370 ANDERSON ST, STE 2600Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450
Mailing Address54701 File NumberLos Angeles, CA 90074-4701 · (909) 528-0007
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2023
NPI 1063434223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0101X
License Licensed in FL · ME136979
Definition

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License ME136979 (FL), G43597 (CA)
11370 ANDERSON ST, Loma Linda, CA 92354

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100074300FL
Medicaid00G435970CA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Abel Torres M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698873032
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180816001152
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 12032
This procedure involves the repair of a wound between 2.6-7.5 cm located on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs. The process includes cleaning, debridement (removal of damaged tissue), and suturing (stitching) of the wound to promote healing.
34 services31 patients
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 11602
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. The growth is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.
23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92354 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
100%69 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%77 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Otolaryngology
11370 ANDERSON ST, SUITE 2100
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Urology
11370 ANDERSON ST, SUITE 1100
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
11370 ANDERSON ST, STE 3150
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Internal Medicine
11370 ANDERSON ST
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
11370 ANDERSON ST, SUITE 2400
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
11370 ANDERSON ST, STE B-100
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
11370 ANDERSON ST, STE 2960
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
11370 ANDERSON ST
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Abel Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abel Torres is 1063434223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is Abel Torres located?

Abel Torres practices at 11370 Anderson St Ste 2600, Loma Linda, CA 92354. The listed phone number is (909) 558-2055.

What is Abel Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207ND0101X.

Is Abel Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abel Torres is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Abel Torres accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Abel Torres as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abel Torres was last updated on January 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.