Lawrence Dardick, MD

Family Medicine

Lawrence Dardick is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 586-9001Santa Monica, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Lawrence Dardick, MD in person in Santa Monica or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Connecticut School of Medicine graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Santa Monica45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5219dNPPES updated 2012-02-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2001 Santa Monica Blvd 370w, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2102

Fax: (310) 586-9051
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.54%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

202

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

336

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,762

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $312k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 · 1981

    University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Class of 1981)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6029 Bristol Pkwy 100, Culver City, CA 90230-6643

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190160

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Lawrence Dardick

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lawrence Dardick for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica 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 Lawrence Dardick

NPI records show Dr. Dardick as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 586-9001.

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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