Liridon Gjocaj, MD

Family Medicine

Liridon Gjocaj is a Family Medicine specialist based in Folsom, CA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(916) 351-4800Folsom, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Liridon Gjocaj, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Folsom, CA in independent practice. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2020 and has 6+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Folsom6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 814dNPPES updated 2024-03-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1700 Prairie City Rd, Folsom, CA 95630-9594

Fax: (916) 351-4889
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

96.51/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)

Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.19%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)

2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

52

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

194

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

821

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $99k

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 (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — 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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · 2020

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 29, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 6 years in practice

    Established

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

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 2020)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Liridon Gjocaj

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Liridon Gjocaj for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Folsom 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 Liridon Gjocaj

Dr. Gjocaj is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Folsom, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 351-4800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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