Alfonso Brigham, M.D.
Alfonso Brigham is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Hawthorne, CA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Alfonso Brigham, M.D. in person in Hawthorne or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1981 and has 45+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.31%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
103
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
458
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,887
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $586k
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
4161 Redondo Beach Blvd Suite 201, Lawndale, CA 90260-3306
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194105
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Alfonso Brigham
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alfonso Brigham for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hawthorne 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 Alfonso Brigham
Dr. Brigham is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hawthorne, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 792-4450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alfonso Brigham
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
Mailing Address
4161 Redondo Beach Blvd Suite 201, Lawndale, CA 90260-3306
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