Prachi Avinash Karnik, M.D.
Patients across CA can see Prachi Avinash Karnik, M.D. in person in El Cajon or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4704dNPPES updated 2013-06-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1240 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4994
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
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.7%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
191
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
770
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,127
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $993k
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$131 received from industry
2 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 Prachi Avinash Karnik's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 181332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Prachi Avinash Karnik
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Prachi Avinash Karnik for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to El Cajon 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 Prachi Avinash Karnik
Dr. Karnik is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in El Cajon, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 499-2600.
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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Practice Location
1240 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4994
Mailing Address
1240 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4994
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