Timothy John O'Connell, MD

Internal Medicine

(310) 316-0811Redondo Beach, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Timothy John O'Connell, MD in person in Redondo Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Redondo Beach40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 122dNPPES updated 2026-01-04 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

502 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3413

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.35%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.5%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

113

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

471

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,382

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $360k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-25%)24%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$437 received from industry

23 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Timothy John O'Connell'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 · 1986

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 3, 2026

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194102

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Timothy John O'Connell

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy John O'Connell for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Redondo Beach 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 John O'Connell

NPI records show Dr. O'Connell as active with telehealth listed in Redondo Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 316-0811.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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