Puja Shrestha, MD
With over 21 years in internal medicine, Puja Shrestha, MD is a long-established internist in Los Alamitos. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 21 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2630dNPPES updated 2019-02-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3851 Katella Ave Ste 155, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3353
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
202376.26/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.2%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
137
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
268
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,158
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $310k
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$111 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Puja Shrestha's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 19043F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Puja Shrestha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Puja Shrestha for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Alamitos 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 Puja Shrestha
NPI records show Dr. Shrestha as active with telehealth listed in Los Alamitos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 344-1350.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Puja Shrestha
Practice Location
3851 Katella Ave Ste 155, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3353
Mailing Address
3851 Katella Ave Ste 155, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3353
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