Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza, FNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in San Diego, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza, FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in San Diego, CA in group practice. Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

1 of 99 Nurse Practitioner providers in CASee all Nurse Practitioner in San Diego12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 2755dNPPES updated 2018-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (888) 539-8781
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.6%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)

9.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

105

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

289

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

625

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $88k

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPrimary Care in San DiegoPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP2300X

Education & Training

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Primary Care Care With Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, 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 Jozelle Barrozo Laforteza

Dr. Laforteza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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