Thomas I Kanomata, MD
Thomas I Kanomata is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Grass Valley, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas I Kanomata, MD has been part of the Grass Valley medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
280 Sierra College Dr Suite 120, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5763
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.51/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.06%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
4.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
704
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
887
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,867
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.15M
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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
3400 Data Dr Physician Support Services - 2nd Fl, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Thomas I Kanomata
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas I Kanomata for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grass Valley 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 I Kanomata
Dr. Kanomata is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grass Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 477-4480.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas I Kanomata
Practice Location
280 Sierra College Dr Suite 120, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5763
Mailing Address
3400 Data Dr Physician Support Services - 2nd Fl, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
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