James Sangho Yoon, M.D.
Patients across CA can see James Sangho Yoon, M.D. in person in Brea or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1637dNPPES updated 2021-11-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
955 W Imperial Hwy Ste 200, Brea, CA 92821-3812
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 = better0.46%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
177
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
786
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,466
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $796k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$138 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 James Sangho Yoon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
New York Medical College
Board certified · Nov 10, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
29 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
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With James Sangho Yoon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Sangho Yoon for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brea 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 Sangho Yoon
Dr. Yoon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brea, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 449-6900.
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 James Sangho Yoon
Practice Location
955 W Imperial Hwy Ste 200, Brea, CA 92821-3812
Mailing Address
955 W Imperial Hwy Ste 200, Brea, CA 92821-3812
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