Jeffrey C Ettinger, MD
Jeffrey C Ettinger is a Family Medicine specialist based in Marina, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in family medicine, Jeffrey C Ettinger, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Marina. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2930 2nd Ave Ste 200, Marina, CA 93933
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 = better2.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
343
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
298
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,507
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $326k
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 · 1983
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
2930 2nd Ave Ste 200, Marina, CA 93933-6244
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190298
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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 Jeffrey C Ettinger for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Marina 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 Jeffrey C Ettinger
NPI records show Dr. Ettinger as active with telehealth listed in Marina, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 582-2100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jeffrey C Ettinger
Practice Location
2930 2nd Ave Ste 200, Marina, CA 93933
Mailing Address
2930 2nd Ave Ste 200, Marina, CA 93933-6244
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