Beata Mach, MD

Internal Medicine

Beata Mach is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(831) 458-5610Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Beata Mach, MD has practiced internal medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. With 37+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Santa Cruz area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5225dNPPES updated 2012-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323

Fax: (831) 423-6410
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

1.97%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

1.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

408

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

394

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,595

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $162k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+7%)25%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 224039

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Beata Mach

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Beata Mach for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Beata Mach

NPI records show Dr. Mach as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-5610.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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