Gilbert Emile Faustina, MD
Gilbert Emile Faustina is a Surgery specialist based in West Covina, CA with over 63 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: VASCULAR SURGERY
Gilbert Emile Faustina, MD practices as part of a group surgery specialist practice in West Covina, CA. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1963 and has 63+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
818 W Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790-4136
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
20234.16/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-79.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.82%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
5.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
383
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
107
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
705
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $283k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1963
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 21, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
63 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1963)
Mailing address
350 Arden Ave Ste 100, Glendale, CA 91203-1110
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Gilbert Emile Faustina
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gilbert Emile Faustina for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Covina required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gilbert Emile Faustina
Dr. Faustina is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Covina, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 337-6246.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gilbert Emile Faustina
Practice Location
818 W Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790-4136
Mailing Address
350 Arden Ave Ste 100, Glendale, CA 91203-1110
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