Nicholas John Jauregui, M.D
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Nicholas John Jauregui is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Sierra Madre, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicholas John Jauregui, M.D has been part of the Sierra Madre medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine graduate since 1995, he brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
80 W Sierra Madre Blvd Suite 352, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2434
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
20233/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-80.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.81%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,614
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
277
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,765
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $224k
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 Alzheimer's / Dementia.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 26, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Primary hospital affiliation: Rural Emergency Hospital
CMS Certification Number: 190779
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Nicholas John Jauregui
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas John Jauregui for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Sierra Madre 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 Nicholas John Jauregui
Dr. Jauregui is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sierra Madre, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 830-7328.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicholas John Jauregui
Practice Location
80 W Sierra Madre Blvd Suite 352, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2434
Mailing Address
80 W Sierra Madre Blvd Suite 352, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2434
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