Catherine Louise Sundsmo, MD
Catherine Louise Sundsmo is a Family Medicine specialist based in Del Mar, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine Louise Sundsmo, MD has been part of the Del Mar medical community since 2012 in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2600 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014-1992
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.72%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
44
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
152
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,130
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $91k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — 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 · Jul 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
821 East 18th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001-4797
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Catherine Louise Sundsmo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Louise Sundsmo for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Del Mar 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 Catherine Louise Sundsmo
Dr. Sundsmo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Del Mar, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 499-2708.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine Louise Sundsmo
Practice Location
2600 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014-1992
Mailing Address
821 East 18th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001-4797
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