Joseph Lapenna, MD
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Joseph Lapenna is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Santa Rosa, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Patients across CA can see Joseph Lapenna, MD in person in Santa Rosa or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 8+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Santa Rosa area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.05/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1044dNPPES updated 2023-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 Doyle Park Dr Ste 300, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4559
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.05/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better32.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+27.5 pts)
32.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
33
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
49
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
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, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$357 received from industry
9 transactions 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 Joseph Lapenna's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 19047F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Joseph Lapenna
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Lapenna for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Santa Rosa 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 Joseph Lapenna
Dr. Lapenna is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Rosa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 303-8320.
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 Joseph Lapenna
Practice Location
500 Doyle Park Dr Ste 300, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4559
Mailing Address
500 Doyle Park Dr Ste 300, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4559
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