Kathryn P Cardoza
Kathryn P Cardoza specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Laguna Beach, CA in group practice. She graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 2019 and has 7+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.68/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.68/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
132
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $29k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2019
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Feb 28, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2019)
Mailing address
370 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2322
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Kathryn P Cardoza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn P Cardoza for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Beach 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 Kathryn P Cardoza
Dr. Cardoza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 557-0610.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
370 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Mailing Address
370 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2322
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