Jennifer Eckerman, P.A.
Jennifer Eckerman, P.A. has practiced medical for 23+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4537dNPPES updated 2013-12-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1310 Las Tablas Rd Suite 201, Templeton, CA 93465-9737
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.71/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.63%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
661
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
719
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,848
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $577k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.1k received from industry
61 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Jennifer Eckerman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
23 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
3599 Sueldo St 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7329
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191313
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Jennifer Eckerman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer Eckerman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Templeton 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 Jennifer Eckerman
Dr. Eckerman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Templeton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 786-2500.
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 Jennifer Eckerman
Practice Location
1310 Las Tablas Rd Suite 201, Templeton, CA 93465-9737
Mailing Address
3599 Sueldo St 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7329
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