Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Arthur Kavanaugh is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D. in person in La Jolla or via virtual visit — no travel required. A St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9350 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 0997, La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
138
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
985
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.95M
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$64.5k received from industry
94 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Arthur Kavanaugh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
2957 Fried Ave, San Diego, CA 92122-2232
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
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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 Arthur Kavanaugh for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to La Jolla 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 Arthur Kavanaugh
NPI records show Dr. Kavanaugh as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 657-7044.
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 Arthur Kavanaugh
Practice Location
9350 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 0997, La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
Mailing Address
2957 Fried Ave, San Diego, CA 92122-2232
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