Jervis Yau, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Jervis Yau is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Jervis Yau, M.D. practices as part of a group sports medicine orthopaedic surgery specialist practice in Santa Barbara, CA. A New York Medical College graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4759dNPPES updated 2013-05-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2936 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3354
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better33.33%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+28.2 pts)
33.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
87
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
162
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (-19%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
26 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 Jervis Yau's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
New York Medical College
19 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 2007)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194106
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Jervis Yau
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jervis Yau for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Jervis Yau
NPI records show Dr. Yau as active with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 963-2729.
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 Jervis Yau
Practice Location
2936 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3354
Mailing Address
2936 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3354
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