Jeffrey Paul Sugar, D.O.
Occupational Medicine Preventive Medicine
Jeffrey Paul Sugar is an Occupational Medicine Preventive Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jeffrey Paul Sugar, D.O. has practiced preventive medicine for 41+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2577dNPPES updated 2019-05-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 92127-1607
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
284
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
363
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
465
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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 (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — 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 · 1985
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.
Taxonomy: 2083X0100X
Education & Training
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101-2327
Differs from practice location
Virtual Occupational Medicine Care With Jeffrey Paul Sugar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey Paul Sugar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Paul Sugar
Dr. Sugar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 521-2350.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jeffrey Paul Sugar
Practice Location
16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 92127-1607
Mailing Address
300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101-2327
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