Gwendolyn S Gore, MD
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Gwendolyn S Gore, MD in person in Rancho Santa Margarita or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (class of 1997), she has been practicing for over 29 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5515dNPPES updated 2011-03-31 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29472 Ave De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2651
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.83%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
296
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,967
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $244k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Gwendolyn S Gore's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
2742 Dow Ave, Tustin, CA 92780-7242
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210024
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Gwendolyn S Gore
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gwendolyn S Gore for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Gwendolyn S Gore
Dr. Gore is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 459-9968.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gwendolyn S Gore
Practice Location
29472 Ave De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2651
Mailing Address
2742 Dow Ave, Tustin, CA 92780-7242
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