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MRS. RUTH GARCIA TOPACIO M.D.
NPI 1760420962
Legal Medicine in Bellflower, CA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
9604 ARTESIA BLVD, SUITE 104, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706(562) 866-0894(562) 866-8407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Mrs. Ruth Garcia Topacio M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. RUTH GARCIA TOPACIO M.D. (NPI 1760420962) is an individual legal medicine provider in Bellflower, California, licensed in California (A44817) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760420962
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy173000000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. RUTH GARCIA TOPACIOCredential: M.D.
Location Address9604 ARTESIA BLVD, SUITE 104Bellflower, CA 90706-8039
Mailing Address18212 San Gabriel AveCerritos, CA 90703-8031 · (562) 866-0894 · Fax (562) 866-8407
Phone(562) 866-0894
Fax(562) 866-8407
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1760420962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyLegal MedicineOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code173000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A44817
Definition
The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License A44817 (CA)
9604 ARTESIA BLVD, Bellflower, CA 90706
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A448170CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Ruth Garcia Topacio M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
418 services28 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
23 services23 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

VIRGILIO C PANGANIBAN MD INC
Family Medicine
9604 ARTESIA BLVD, SUITE 103
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Los Angeles County (562) 925-7033
GUIDING LIGHT CHILDRENS THERAPY, LLC
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
9604 ARTESIA BLVD
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Los Angeles County (714) 251-7252
GLENN T. HIFUMI, M.D.
Surgery
9604 ARTESIA BLVD, SUITE 200
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Los Angeles County (562) 925-8892
MS. WILMA CYNTHIA GUEVARA JAOJOCO NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
9604 ARTESIA BLVD
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Los Angeles County (562) 925-2625

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 Ruth Topacio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Topacio is 1760420962. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Ruth Topacio located?

Ruth Topacio practices at 9604 Artesia Blvd Suite 104, Bellflower, CA 90706. The listed phone number is (562) 866-0894.

What is Ruth Topacio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Legal Medicine with taxonomy code 173000000X.

Is Ruth Topacio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Topacio is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Topacio was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.