Ronald P Karlsberg, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Ronald P Karlsberg is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Beverly Hills, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 278-3400Beverly Hills, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ronald P Karlsberg, M.D. has been part of the Beverly Hills medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1973, he brings 53+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.38/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 849 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Beverly Hills53+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5996dNPPES updated 2009-12-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

414 N Camden Drive Ste 1100 Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern Calif, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Fax: (310) 278-1240
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

79.38/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.2%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

616

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

485

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,871

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+38%)70%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+3%)25%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$404 received from industry

17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ronald P Karlsberg's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1973

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 53 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1973)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210032

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Ronald P Karlsberg

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald P Karlsberg for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Beverly Hills 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 Ronald P Karlsberg

NPI records show Dr. Karlsberg as active with telehealth listed in Beverly Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 278-3400.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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