Sarah Smith Teymoorian, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Sarah Smith Teymoorian is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Laguna Hills, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
Patients across CA can see Sarah Smith Teymoorian, M.D. in person in Laguna Hills or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine graduate since 2007, she brings 19+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.41/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3107
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, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.41/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.8 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 = better4.35%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
701
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
712
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,615
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $499k
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 (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$396 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Sarah Smith Teymoorian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190300
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Sarah Smith Teymoorian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Smith Teymoorian for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna 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 Sarah Smith Teymoorian
NPI records show Dr. Teymoorian as active with telehealth listed in Laguna Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 588-7262.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah Smith Teymoorian
Practice Location
23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3107
Mailing Address
23521 Paseo De Valencia Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3107
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