Jesus Herrera Lao, MD
Jesus Herrera Lao is a Pain Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
With over 44 years in pain medicine, Jesus Herrera Lao, MD is a long-established pain medicine specialist in San Diego. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2304, San Diego, CA 92120-5241
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better40.18%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.1 pts)
40.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
127
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
142
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,537
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.74M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — 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 (-7%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
88 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 Jesus Herrera Lao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 31, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
Taxonomy: 208VP0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 260078
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Jesus Herrera Lao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jesus Herrera Lao for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Jesus Herrera Lao
NPI records show Dr. Lao as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 255-8800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2304, San Diego, CA 92120-5241
Mailing Address
6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2304, San Diego, CA 92120-5241
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