Carmela Chua Tan, P.A.-C.
Carmela Chua Tan, P.A.-C. specializes in medical, serving patients in San Diego, CA in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better32.14%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+27 pts)
32.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
294
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
33
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
84
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $416
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$428 received from industry
6 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 Carmela Chua Tan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Carmela Chua Tan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carmela Chua Tan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Carmela Chua Tan
Dr. Tan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.
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 Carmela Chua Tan
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Mailing Address
File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001
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