Dimitri Atanasov Sherev, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(619) 867-0557El Cajon, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Dimitri Atanasov Sherev, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in independent practice. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 271 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in El Cajon28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 833dNPPES updated 2024-01-24 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1380 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020-5760

Fax: (619) 867-0558
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

1,245

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

776

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,656

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.67M

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)52%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+16%)38%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$22.5k received from industry

183 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 Dimitri Atanasov Sherev'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 · 1998

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Apr 20, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Taxonomy: 207RI0011X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1380 El Cajon Blvd Ste 212, El Cajon, CA 92020-5760

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Dimitri Atanasov Sherev

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Dimitri Atanasov Sherev for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to El Cajon 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 Dimitri Atanasov Sherev

NPI records show Dr. Sherev as active with telehealth listed in El Cajon, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 867-0557.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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