John Gilbert, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

John Gilbert is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Fullerton, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(714) 446-5640Fullerton, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see John Gilbert, M.D. in person in Fullerton or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 547 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Fullerton43+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2043dNPPES updated 2020-10-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Suite 105, Fullerton, CA 92835

Fax: (714) 446-5625
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

69.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

601

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,067

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,591

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.91M

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+18%)36%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$38.7k received from industry

113 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 John Gilbert's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. Board certified · Oct 18, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105, Fullerton, CA 92835-3816

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190319

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Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With John Gilbert

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John Gilbert for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Fullerton 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 John Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fullerton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 446-5640.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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