Christopher M Tarnay, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Christopher M Tarnay is an Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 794-7274Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 32 years in obstetrics & gynecology, Christopher M Tarnay, MD is a long-established urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery specialist in Los Angeles. A Georgetown University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.35/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 44 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in CASee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in Los Angeles32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4118dNPPES updated 2015-02-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Medical Plz Suite 383, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

77.35/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

45%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

366

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

129

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

240

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $88k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+18%)36%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$15.3k received from industry

38 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Christopher M Tarnay's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.

Taxonomy: 207VF0040X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190160

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Virtual Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Care With Christopher M Tarnay

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher M Tarnay for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Christopher M Tarnay

Dr. Tarnay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 794-7274.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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