Michael Jay Gitlin, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Michael Jay Gitlin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Michael Jay Gitlin, M.D. in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate since 1975, he brings 51+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.7/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90095-8353
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.7/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
116
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $35k
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$416 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Michael Jay Gitlin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael Jay Gitlin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Jay Gitlin for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, 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 Michael Jay Gitlin
NPI records show Dr. Gitlin as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 267-6810.
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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Contact Michael Jay Gitlin
Practice Location
300 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90095-8353
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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