Gabriel Zimmerer, M.D.
Gabriel Zimmerer is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gabriel Zimmerer, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in San Diego, CA. A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
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
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.97%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
271
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
286
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
404
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111-7903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Gabriel Zimmerer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gabriel Zimmerer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Gabriel Zimmerer
NPI records show Dr. Zimmerer as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 521-2300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gabriel Zimmerer
Practice Location
16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Mailing Address
5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111-7903
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