Douglas W. Triffon, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Douglas W. Triffon is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas W. Triffon, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in La Jolla, CA. A Ohio State University College of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 6173dNPPES updated 2009-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
2,500
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
776
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,533
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.05M
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
64 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 Douglas W. Triffon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Ohio State University College of Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
File# 54433, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190218
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Douglas W. Triffon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas W. Triffon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Jolla 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 Douglas W. Triffon
NPI records show Dr. Triffon as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-3332.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas W. Triffon
Practice Location
10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1036
Mailing Address
File# 54433, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001
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