Mark Myungjae Song, MD, PHD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Mark Myungjae Song is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: NEPHROLOGY

(213) 736-1884Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 42 years in internal medicine, Mark Myungjae Song, MD, PHD is a long-established nephrologist in Los Angeles. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Los Angeles42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5289dNPPES updated 2011-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3663 W 6th St Ste 307, Los Angeles, CA 90020-3050

Fax: (714) 626-0800
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% 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

0.79%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

75.5%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

713

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,634

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

38,881

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $9.88M

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)56%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+15%)33%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.0k received from industry

136 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Mark Myungjae Song's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1401 S Brookhurst Rd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92833-4492

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 240206

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Mark Myungjae Song

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Myungjae Song for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Mark Myungjae Song

NPI records show Dr. Song as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (213) 736-1884.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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