Cara Torruellas, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Cara Torruellas is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(916) 734-7080Sacramento, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cara Torruellas, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in independent practice. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 2009, she brings 17+ years of experience. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 847 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Sacramento17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 757dNPPES updated 2024-04-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4150 V St Suite 3116, Sacramento, CA 95817-1460

Industry Payment Transparency

$150 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Cara Torruellas's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 27, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210023

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cara Torruellas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Torruellas for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Sacramento 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 Torruellas

NPI records show Dr. Torruellas as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 734-7080.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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