Erik Fenton Perkins, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Erik Fenton Perkins is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Mesa, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Erik Fenton Perkins, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 31+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4715dNPPES updated 2013-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
434
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,388
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $547k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$316 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Erik Fenton Perkins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Arizona College of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 181332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Erik Fenton Perkins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erik Fenton Perkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Mesa 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 Erik Fenton Perkins
Dr. Perkins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Mesa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 644-6750.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erik Fenton Perkins
Practice Location
5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
Mailing Address
5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
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