Holly Ruth Middlekauff, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Holly Ruth Middlekauff is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Holly Ruth Middlekauff, MD has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.68/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Medical Plaza #365,420,120,530, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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
202386.68/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 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 = better80.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
4,641
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $679k
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 (+9%) — 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 (+19%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 · 1986
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5632
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190160
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Holly Ruth Middlekauff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Holly Ruth Middlekauff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Holly Ruth Middlekauff
Dr. Middlekauff is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 206-6672.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Holly Ruth Middlekauff
Practice Location
200 Medical Plaza #365,420,120,530, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5632
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