James L Caplan, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
James L Caplan is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Beverly Hills, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
James L Caplan, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 50+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1976), he has been practicing for over 50 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4301dNPPES updated 2014-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
250 N Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202385.72/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 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 = better44.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
398
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
436
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,194
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.07M
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$289 received from industry
14 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 James L Caplan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
Po Box 512717, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0717
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210032
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With James L Caplan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James L Caplan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Beverly Hills 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 James L Caplan
Dr. Caplan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Beverly Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 385-3385.
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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Contact James L Caplan
Practice Location
250 N Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1788
Mailing Address
Po Box 512717, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0717
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