Patricia Jean Applegate, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Patricia Jean Applegate is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Redlands, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patricia Jean Applegate, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Redlands, CA. A University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine graduate since 1980, she brings 46+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 55% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2068 Orange Tree Ln Ste 215, Redlands, CA 92374-4555
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.19/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,375
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
363
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $98k
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Patricia Jean Applegate's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Nov 1, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1980)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194089
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Patricia Jean Applegate
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Jean Applegate for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Redlands 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 Patricia Jean Applegate
NPI records show Dr. Applegate as active with telehealth listed in Redlands, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 519-7836.
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 Patricia Jean Applegate
Practice Location
2068 Orange Tree Ln Ste 215, Redlands, CA 92374-4555
Mailing Address
2068 Orange Tree Ln Ste 215, Redlands, CA 92374-4555
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