Quick answers
- Does David M. Torchia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Torchia accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David M. Torchia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 66 services for David M. Torchia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David M. Torchia's NPI number?
- 1538134937. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David M. Torchia, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 66 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes62%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where David M. Torchia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David M. Torchia at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mercy Hospital ColumbusColumbus, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171308
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260001
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, IncPittsburg, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170006
- Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast KansasGalena, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170203
Practice locations
Addresses where David M. Torchia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 W Sycamore StColumbus, KS 66725 (620) 429‑2101
- 1011 S Mount Carmel PlPittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 670‑6710
- 1017 E Market StLa Cygne, KS 66040 (913) 757‑4575
- 106 NW Veterans BlvdMiami, OK 74354 (918) 238‑2410
- 2100 Commerce DrParsons, KS 67357 (620) 717‑4450
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David M. Torchia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538134937 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians