Cara Siegel, M.D.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, NEUROLOGY
Cara Siegel, M.D. has practiced hospitalist for 10+ years, working in independent practice. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Los Angeles area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1692dNPPES updated 2021-09-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1804
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.01/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.78%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
10.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
54
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
269
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $213k
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 (+5%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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 · Sep 16, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
10 years in practice
Established
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190160
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hospitalist Care With Cara Siegel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Siegel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Cara Siegel
NPI records show Dr. Siegel as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 267-7849.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cara Siegel
Practice Location
757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1804
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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