Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa, MD

Emergency Medicine

Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 753-0885Pasadena, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 25 years in emergency medicine, Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa, MD is a long-established emergency medicine physician in Pasadena. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.63/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 198 Emergency Medicine providers in CASee all Emergency Medicine in Pasadena25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 318dNPPES updated 2025-07-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

817 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106-4404

Fax: (626) 696-3210
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.63/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

8.93%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)

8.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

572

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

313

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

515

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $68k

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 (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+16%)38%

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

US avg: 22.5%

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

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Jul 9, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Long-term

CMS Certification Number: 192010

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Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pasadena 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 Giancarlo Pasquale Dimassa

Dr. Dimassa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 753-0885.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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