Vanessa Ortiz, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Vanessa Ortiz is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Los Altos, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vanessa Ortiz, M.D. has been part of the Los Altos medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine (class of 1993), she has been practicing for over 33 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 6893dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
851 Fremont Ave Suite 109, Los Altos, CA 94024-5698
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better34.47%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+29.4 pts)
34.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
206
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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.
$93 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Vanessa Ortiz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Taxonomy: 208100000X
Education & Training
University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Care With Vanessa Ortiz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa Ortiz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Altos 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 Vanessa Ortiz
Dr. Ortiz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Altos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 941-1040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vanessa Ortiz
Practice Location
851 Fremont Ave Suite 109, Los Altos, CA 94024-5698
Mailing Address
851 Fremont Ave Suite 109, Los Altos, CA 94024-5698
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