Gene Tekmyster, D.O.
Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Gene Tekmyster is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in El Segundo, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Gene Tekmyster, D.O. in person in El Segundo or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the El Segundo area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).
Older · 909dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.5 pts)
23.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
415
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
127
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
335
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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 (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18.9k received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Gene Tekmyster's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
Taxonomy: 2081S0010X
Mailing address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Gene Tekmyster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gene Tekmyster for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to El Segundo 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 Gene Tekmyster
NPI records show Dr. Tekmyster as active with telehealth listed in El Segundo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 421-9912.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
555 N Nash St Ste B, El Segundo, CA 90245-2818
Mailing Address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
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