Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 37 years in internal medicine, Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa, M.D. is a long-established cardiologist in Portland. He graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3011
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.28/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OregonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.7%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
393
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $94k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ 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 (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
2761 Sw Patton Ct, Portland, OR 97201-1642
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Portland 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 Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa
Dr. Cigarroa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 494-8750.
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 Joaquin Emeterio Cigarroa
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3011
Mailing Address
2761 Sw Patton Ct, Portland, OR 97201-1642
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