Timothy James Furnish, M.D.
Timothy James Furnish is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Timothy James Furnish, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2008 in group practice. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Department of Anesthesia, San Diego, CA 92103-9001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.12/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.53%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.4 pts)
41.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
324
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
419
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $31k
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
20 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 Timothy James Furnish's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Feb 9, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Timothy James Furnish
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy James Furnish for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to San Diego 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 Timothy James Furnish
NPI records show Dr. Furnish as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 543-5297.
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 Timothy James Furnish
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Department of Anesthesia, San Diego, CA 92103-9001
Mailing Address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
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