Suraj Timilsina, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Suraj Timilsina is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Elk Grove, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Suraj Timilsina, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Elk Grove, CA in group practice. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8110 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202390.93/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
435
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
333
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,088
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.11M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$487 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Suraj Timilsina's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 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
Mailing address
8110 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-8094
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Suraj Timilsina
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Suraj Timilsina for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Elk Grove 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 Suraj Timilsina
Dr. Timilsina is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elk Grove, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 683-3955.
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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Contact Suraj Timilsina
Practice Location
8110 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Mailing Address
8110 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-8094
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