Michael C Yang, MD
Michael C Yang, MD has practiced anesthesiology for 38+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5545dNPPES updated 2011-03-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1208 Suncast Ln, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9631
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202312.05/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-71.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better80.56%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+75.5 pts)
80.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
240
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
248
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,978
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $140k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$422 received from industry
21 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 C Yang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191323
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Michael C Yang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael C Yang for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to El Dorado Hills 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 C Yang
Dr. Yang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in El Dorado Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 672-1311.
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 C Yang
Practice Location
1208 Suncast Ln, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9631
Mailing Address
1208 Suncast Ln, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9631
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