ARTURO LARA LLERENA MD
NPI 1538501721
Hospitalist in San Diego, CA

Active since July 29, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7901 FROST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 939-3400(858) 939-3527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2024, Jun 4, 2021, Dec 3, 2020 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2015).

About Arturo Lara Llerena Md NPPES

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

ARTURO LARA LLERENA MD (NPI 1538501721) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Diego, California, licensed in Illinois (036139672) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538501721
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameARTURO LARA LLERENACredential: MD
Location Address7901 FROST STSan Diego, CA 92123-2701
Mailing Address8695 Spectrum Center BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123-1489 · (858) 798-9083 · Fax (760) 705-1533
Fax(858) 939-3527
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2025
NPI 1538501721 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036139672
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036139672 (IL)
7901 FROST ST, San Diego, CA 92123

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11300 Franklin AveNormal, IL 61761-3592 · Phone (309) 268-3598
Location 2201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948-3631 · Phone (618) 942-2171 · Fax (618) 988-6166
Location 3405 W Jackson StCarbondale, IL 62901-1462 · Phone (618) 549-0721 · Fax (618) 529-0479
Location 42 S Hospital DrMurphysboro, IL 62966-3333 · Phone (618) 684-3156 · Fax (618) 684-1040

Other Identifiers 1

Other214881IL · Group Medicare Ptan

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

Arturo Lara Llerena Md 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 ID1052611373
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160727001430, I20241023001187
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
401 services369 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Herrin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Herrin, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140011
Location201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948 · Williamson County
Emergency services

Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

Acute Care Hospitals · Carbondale, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140164
Location405 W JacksonCarbondale, IL 62901 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harrisburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140210
Location100 Doctor Warren Tuttle DrHarrisburg, IL 62946 · Saline County
Emergency services

St Joseph Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphysboro, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141334
Location2 South Hospital DriveMurphysboro, IL 62966 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers66 claims66 services$18.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers65 claims65 services$100.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$34.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7901 FROST ST, SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARDIAC TRANSPLANT DEPARTMENT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7901 FROST ST, SHARP MEMORIAL HEART TRANSPLANT DEPARTMENT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Arturo Lara Llerena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arturo Lara Llerena is 1538501721. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2013.

Where is Arturo Lara Llerena located?

Arturo Lara Llerena practices at 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 939-3400.

What is Arturo Lara Llerena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Arturo Lara Llerena enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arturo Lara Llerena 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 Arturo Lara Llerena accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Arturo Lara Llerena 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.

Is Arturo Lara Llerena affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arturo Lara Llerena is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Harrisburg Medical Center and St Joseph Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arturo Lara Llerena was last updated on October 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.