Cassandra Swales, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Cassandra Swales is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Templeton, CA with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cassandra Swales, NP has practiced nursing for 4+ years, working in independent practice. She completed training at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2022 and is early in her career. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, Alzheimer's/dementia, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1326dNPPES updated 2022-10-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202374.47/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.17%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
215
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
80
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
791
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $46k
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, Alzheimer's / Dementia, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 2022
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP2300X
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 2022)
Mailing address
Po Box 6535, Los Osos, CA 93412-6535
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cassandra Swales for blood pressure monitoring, cognitive care, cholesterol management — no travel to Templeton 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 Cassandra Swales
NPI records show Dr. Swales as active with telehealth listed in Templeton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 434-0025.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cassandra Swales
Practice Location
1320 Las Tablas Rd Ste F, Templeton, CA 93465-9711
Mailing Address
Po Box 6535, Los Osos, CA 93412-6535
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