Fernando Mendoza, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(562) 598-3200Los Alamitos, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Fernando Mendoza, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 26+ years, working in independent practice. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.63/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 849 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos26+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6292dNPPES updated 2009-02-12 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3801 Katella Ave Suite 401, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3338

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

79.63/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 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.

Medicare Patients

1,380

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

746

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,884

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.06M

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 (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+7%)29%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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

$19.0k received from industry

166 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 Fernando Mendoza'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 · 2000

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

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

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3801 Katella Ave #401, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3338

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Fernando Mendoza

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Fernando Mendoza for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Alamitos 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 Fernando Mendoza

NPI records show Dr. Mendoza as active with telehealth listed in Los Alamitos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 598-3200.

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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