John Urrutia, P.A.C
John Urrutia is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Twin Falls, ID with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in medical, John Urrutia, P.A.C is a long-established medical physician assistant in Twin Falls. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.86/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 748dNPPES updated 2024-05-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
176 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.86/100
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better48.75%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.6 pts)
48.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in IdahoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
133
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
229
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $233k
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$745 received from industry
36 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 John Urrutia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Virtual Medical Care With John Urrutia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Urrutia for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Twin Falls 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 Urrutia
Dr. Urrutia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Twin Falls, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 733-3181.
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 John Urrutia
Practice Location
176 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Mailing Address
176 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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