Benedicto M Estoesta, M.D.
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Benedicto M Estoesta is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Valley Springs, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benedicto M Estoesta, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 43+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 43 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6765dNPPES updated 2007-11-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 S Highway 26 Ste 1, Valley Springs, CA 95252-8422
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.01%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
7.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
336
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
318
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,627
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.29M
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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.4k received from industry
151 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Benedicto M Estoesta's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190004
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Medicine Care With Benedicto M Estoesta
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benedicto M Estoesta for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Valley Springs 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 Benedicto M Estoesta
Dr. Estoesta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Valley Springs, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 772-8906.
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 Benedicto M Estoesta
Practice Location
55 S Highway 26 Ste 1, Valley Springs, CA 95252-8422
Mailing Address
55 S Highway 26 Ste 1, Valley Springs, CA 95252-8422
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