Elayne K Garber, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Elayne K Garber is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 51 years in internal medicine, Elayne K Garber, MD is a long-established rheumatologist in Los Angeles. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, kidney disease, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8631 W 3rd St Ste 700e, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
547
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
450
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,726
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.76M
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, Chronic Kidney Disease, 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
74 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 Elayne K Garber's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1975)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210032
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Elayne K Garber
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elayne K Garber for cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups, 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 Elayne K Garber
NPI records show Dr. Garber as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 854-3539.
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 Elayne K Garber
Practice Location
8631 W 3rd St Ste 700e, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mailing Address
8631 W 3rd St Ste 700e, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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