Ben Strickland, MD
Ben Strickland is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Ben Strickland, MD in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1425dNPPES updated 2022-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 N State Street Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 78% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202392.26/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.54%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.4 pts)
58.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
61
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
25
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
41
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $576
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%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$149 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ben Strickland's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
1200 N State Street, Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Ben Strickland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ben Strickland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Ben Strickland
NPI records show Dr. Strickland as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 312-4871.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1200 N State Street Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mailing Address
1200 N State Street, Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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