Thomas L Beamer, M.D.
Thomas L Beamer is a Family Medicine specialist based in Carpinteria, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Thomas L Beamer, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Carpinteria, CA. A Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine graduate since 1973, he brings 53+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1382dNPPES updated 2022-08-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4806 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013-1935
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.4%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
5.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
313
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
559
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,799
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
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 (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
122 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Thomas L Beamer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 10, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200001
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Thomas L Beamer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas L Beamer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Carpinteria 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 Thomas L Beamer
Dr. Beamer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Carpinteria, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 566-5080.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas L Beamer
Practice Location
4806 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013-1935
Mailing Address
Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106
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