Carl Ellison Fricks, M.D., PH.D
Carl Ellison Fricks is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Carl Ellison Fricks, M.D., PH.D has been part of the La Jolla medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 780, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better36.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-46.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
150
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
37
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
175
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $355k
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$306 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Carl Ellison Fricks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207RC0200X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Carl Ellison Fricks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carl Ellison Fricks for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to La Jolla 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 Carl Ellison Fricks
NPI records show Dr. Fricks as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 625-7200.
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 Carl Ellison Fricks
Practice Location
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 780, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
Mailing Address
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 780, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
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