Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Lyudmila A. Bazhenova is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(858) 822-6100San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Lyudmila a. Bazhenova, M.D. in person in San Diego or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 32+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 796 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Diego32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2953dNPPES updated 2018-04-23 · 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: (858) 822-6190
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.55%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)

4.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

54.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-28.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

124

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

45

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

242

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.68M

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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

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

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$42.3k received from industry

47 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Lyudmila a. Bazhenova's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in San DiegoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

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 Hematology & Oncology Care With Lyudmila a. Bazhenova

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lyudmila a. Bazhenova for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Lyudmila a. Bazhenova

NPI records show Dr. Bazhenova as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 822-6100.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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