Randall Elton Caviness, M.D.
Randall Elton Caviness, M.D. runs an independent general practitioner practice in Chico, CA. A Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1279 E 1st Ave Ste a, Chico, CA 95926-1542
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.85%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
5.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
441
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
411
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,449
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $559k
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 (+5%) — 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 (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$513 received from industry
26 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 Randall Elton Caviness's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
944 Bryant Ave, Chico, CA 95926-2818
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Randall Elton Caviness
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Randall Elton Caviness for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chico 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 Randall Elton Caviness
NPI records show Dr. Caviness as active with telehealth listed in Chico, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 891-9531.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Randall Elton Caviness
Practice Location
1279 E 1st Ave Ste a, Chico, CA 95926-1542
Mailing Address
944 Bryant Ave, Chico, CA 95926-2818
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