Jeffrey Paul Sugar, D.O.

Occupational Medicine Preventive 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.

(858) 521-2350San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 8 Preventive Medicine providers in CASee all Preventive Medicine in San Diego41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (858) 521-2354
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

73.62/100

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 = better

97%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

284

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona

  2. 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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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