Gail T. Schoenau, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Patients across CA can see Gail T. Schoenau, M.D. in person in Laguna Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 43+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
31862 Coast Hwy #204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6769
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
20239.61/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-74 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
519
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
331
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,113
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $181k
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Gail T. Schoenau's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210011
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Gail T. Schoenau
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gail T. Schoenau for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Beach 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 Gail T. Schoenau
Dr. Schoenau is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 499-8233.
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 Gail T. Schoenau
Practice Location
31862 Coast Hwy #204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6769
Mailing Address
31862 Coast Hwy #204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6769
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