Thomas Jenkins Ence, M.D.
Thomas Jenkins Ence is a Specialist based in Tarzana, CA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 52 years in specialist, Thomas Jenkins Ence, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Tarzana. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
18399 Ventura Blvd Suite 245, Tarzana, CA 91356-4233
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202312.65/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-70.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better39.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-43.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
741
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
273
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,453
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.14M
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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
65 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 Thomas Jenkins Ence's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
University of Utah School of Medicine
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220002
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Thomas Jenkins Ence
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Jenkins Ence for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tarzana 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 Jenkins Ence
NPI records show Dr. Ence as active with telehealth listed in Tarzana, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 609-7536.
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 Thomas Jenkins Ence
Practice Location
18399 Ventura Blvd Suite 245, Tarzana, CA 91356-4233
Mailing Address
18399 Ventura Blvd Suite 245, Tarzana, CA 91356-4233
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