April Michelle Bernal, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
April Michelle Bernal is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in San Diego, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 25 years in nursing, April Michelle Bernal, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a long-established adult health nurse practitioner in San Diego. She has been in practice for 25+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
Older · 3078dNPPES updated 2017-12-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better18.44%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)
18.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
358
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
385
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$123 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 April Michelle Bernal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200021
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with April Michelle Bernal for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Diego 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 April Michelle Bernal
Dr. Bernal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 487-1800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact April Michelle Bernal
Practice Location
15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-3491
Mailing Address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
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