Stratos Christianakis, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Stratos Christianakis is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Stratos Christianakis, M.D. is a long-established rheumatologist in Pasadena. A University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 908dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, Pasadena, CA 91105-2684
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.33%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
319
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
257
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,278
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.58M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
8 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 Stratos Christianakis's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.58 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Aug 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Stratos Christianakis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stratos Christianakis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pasadena 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 Stratos Christianakis
NPI records show Dr. Christianakis as active with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 568-1622.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stratos Christianakis
Practice Location
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, Pasadena, CA 91105-2684
Mailing Address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
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