Benjamin Rush Milam, MD
Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine
Benjamin Rush Milam is an Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Cathedral City, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Rush Milam, MD has been part of the Cathedral City medical community since 2018 in group practice. He has been in practice for 8+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
67780 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234-5441
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202384.3/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.71%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
10.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
230
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
185
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
644
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $91k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Jul 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Taxonomy: 207RA0401X
Mailing address
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Benjamin Rush Milam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Rush Milam for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cathedral City 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 Benjamin Rush Milam
NPI records show Dr. Milam as active with telehealth listed in Cathedral City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 773-4300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Rush Milam
Practice Location
67780 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234-5441
Mailing Address
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
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