Heather Elizabeth Mcdonald, D.O.
Heather Elizabeth Mcdonald, D.O. has been part of the San Dimas medical community since 2009 in independent practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the San Dimas area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 825dNPPES updated 2024-02-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1125 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773-4400
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.29/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
351
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,446
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $381k
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 (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$120 received from industry
6 transactions 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 Heather Elizabeth Mcdonald's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 31, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
19 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210019
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Elizabeth Mcdonald for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Dimas 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 Heather Elizabeth Mcdonald
NPI records show Dr. Mcdonald as active with telehealth listed in San Dimas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 592-9778.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1125 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773-4400
Mailing Address
1125 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773-4400
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