Nathaniel Neal, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Nathaniel Neal is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Long Beach, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Nathaniel Neal, M.D. has been part of the Long Beach medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2840 Long Beach Blvd Ste 365, Long Beach, CA 90806-1516
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202370.76/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.4%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.3 pts)
28.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
355
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
405
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,887
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.98M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.8k received from industry
174 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Nathaniel Neal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Howard University College of Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
Po Box 21299, Long Beach, CA 90801-4299
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 201304
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Nathaniel Neal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nathaniel Neal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Long Beach 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 Nathaniel Neal
Dr. Neal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 989-2374.
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 Nathaniel Neal
Practice Location
2840 Long Beach Blvd Ste 365, Long Beach, CA 90806-1516
Mailing Address
Po Box 21299, Long Beach, CA 90801-4299
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