Alberto Javier Panero, D.O.

Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Alberto Javier Panero is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE

(916) 418-4442Sacramento, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alberto Javier Panero, D.O. has practiced physical medicine & rehabilitation for 17+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 17+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 18 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in CASee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Sacramento17+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1495dNPPES updated 2022-04-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2277 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste 415, Sacramento, CA 95825-5500

Fax: (916) 256-3968
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

84.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

37.14%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+32 pts)

37.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

277

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

21

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

35

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+2%)20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$70.3k received from industry

81 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alberto Javier Panero's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 19, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.

Taxonomy: 2081S0010X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190005

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Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Alberto Javier Panero

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alberto Javier Panero for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Sacramento required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alberto Javier Panero

NPI records show Dr. Panero as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 418-4442.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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