Argelia Sandoval, MD
Argelia Sandoval is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Duarte, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across CA can see Argelia Sandoval, MD in person in Duarte or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1494dNPPES updated 2022-04-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.13/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.5 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better52.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
351
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
389
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $77k
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$44 received from industry
2 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 Argelia Sandoval's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 19, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207RC0200X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190300
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Argelia Sandoval
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Argelia Sandoval for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Duarte 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 Argelia Sandoval
Dr. Sandoval is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duarte, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 359-8111.
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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Practice Location
1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
Mailing Address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
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