Monique Browns Peterson, M.D.

Family Medicine

(831) 458-5865Watsonville, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Monique Browns Peterson, M.D. has been part of the Watsonville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Watsonville22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1552dNPPES updated 2022-02-04 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

550 So. Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076-3053

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.81%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)

3.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 73% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

162

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

332

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,653

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $447k

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 Diabetes.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 · 2004

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  2. Board certified · Feb 3, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 334065

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Monique Browns Peterson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Monique Browns Peterson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Watsonville 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 Monique Browns Peterson

NPI records show Dr. Browns Peterson as active with telehealth listed in Watsonville, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-5865.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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