Cheryl L. Effron, M.D.
Cheryl L. Effron is a Specialist based in Anaheim, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cheryl L. Effron, M.D. has practiced specialist for 50+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.86/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6326dNPPES updated 2009-01-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 S Anaheim Hills Rd Ste 210, Anaheim, CA 92807-4759
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.86/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
559
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
422
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,430
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $119k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
61 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Cheryl L. Effron's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Virtual Specialist Care With Cheryl L. Effron
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cheryl L. Effron for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Anaheim 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 Cheryl L. Effron
Dr. Effron is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Anaheim, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 974-3272.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cheryl L. Effron
Practice Location
500 S Anaheim Hills Rd Ste 210, Anaheim, CA 92807-4759
Mailing Address
500 S Anaheim Hills Rd Ste 210, Anaheim, CA 92807-4759
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