Thomas T Vovan, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Thomas T Vovan is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Laguna Hills, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(949) 452-3725Laguna Hills, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 33 years in internal medicine, Thomas T Vovan, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Laguna Hills. A University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.74/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 493 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5860dNPPES updated 2010-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

24411 Health Center Dr Ste. 560, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3651

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

82.74/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

49.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-33.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

447

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

293

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,852

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $663k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+32%)52%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.6k received from industry

45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 T Vovan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine

  2. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Laguna HillsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 7630, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-7630

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210024

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Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Thomas T Vovan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas T Vovan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Laguna Hills 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 T Vovan

NPI records show Dr. Vovan as active with telehealth listed in Laguna Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 452-3725.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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