Ralph Anthony Gambardella, MD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Ralph Anthony Gambardella is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
With over 49 years in orthopaedic surgery, Ralph Anthony Gambardella, MD is a long-established sports medicine orthopaedic surgery specialist in Los Angeles. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6801 Park Ter, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1543
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202385.72/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.91%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
17.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
240
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
59
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
67
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $779
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+25%) — 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 (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ralph Anthony Gambardella's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Ralph Anthony Gambardella
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ralph Anthony Gambardella for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Ralph Anthony Gambardella
Dr. Gambardella is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 665-7200.
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
6801 Park Ter, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1543
Mailing Address
6801 Park Ter, Los Angeles, CA 90045-1543
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