Rita Renee Ellithorpe, M.D.
Rita Renee Ellithorpe, M.D. runs an independent general practitioner practice in Tustin, CA. A Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery graduate since 1982, she brings 44+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1156dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
13422 Newport Ave Suite L, Tustin, CA 92780-3746
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
20236.36/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-77.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
123
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
555
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $41k
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
44 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
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Rita Renee Ellithorpe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rita Renee Ellithorpe for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tustin 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 Rita Renee Ellithorpe
Dr. Ellithorpe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tustin, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 544-1521.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rita Renee Ellithorpe
Practice Location
13422 Newport Ave Suite L, Tustin, CA 92780-3746
Mailing Address
13422 Newport Ave Suite L, Tustin, CA 92780-3746
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