Rita Renee Ellithorpe, M.D.

General Practice

(714) 544-1521Tustin, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 131 General Practice providers in CASee all General Practice in Tustin44+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1156dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

13422 Newport Ave Suite L, Tustin, CA 92780-3746

Fax: (714) 544-1904
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

6.36/100

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 = better

93%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

266

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-26%)44%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+6%)24%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1982

    Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery

  2. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191308

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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