Tony Escalona Vasquez, M.D.,PH.D.
Also practices: GENERAL PRACTICE
Tony Escalona Vasquez, M.D.,PH.D. has been part of the Yreka medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 358dNPPES updated 2025-05-13 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.94%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
7.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
329
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
371
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,082
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $525k
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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 · 1983
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
Board certified · May 12, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
43 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 California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
1950 Court St, Redding, CA 96001-1823
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220090
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tony Escalona Vasquez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yreka 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 Tony Escalona Vasquez
Dr. Vasquez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Yreka, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 530-1980.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1519 S Oregon St, Yreka, CA 96097-3425
Mailing Address
1950 Court St, Redding, CA 96001-1823
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