Ida G Leong, M.D.
Ida G Leong, M.D. provides general practice care in Santa Cruz, CA. Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine (class of 1978), she has been practicing for over 48 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1857dNPPES updated 2021-04-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
320 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2723
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
192
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $22k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-33%) — less common here
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 · 1978
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 4, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
603 Arroyo Seco, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3147
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Ida G Leong
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ida G Leong for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Ida G Leong
Dr. Leong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 272-4324.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ida G Leong
Practice Location
320 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2723
Mailing Address
603 Arroyo Seco, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3147
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