Abdul Kouanda, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Abdul Kouanda is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Abdul Kouanda, MD has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2014 in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1023dNPPES updated 2023-08-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202382.27/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
299
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
26
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
58
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$118 received from industry
2 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 Abdul Kouanda's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Aug 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, San Francisco, CA 94115-3011
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Abdul Kouanda
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Abdul Kouanda for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Francisco 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 Abdul Kouanda
Dr. Kouanda is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (347) 419-5999.
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 Abdul Kouanda
Practice Location
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2709
Mailing Address
1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, San Francisco, CA 94115-3011
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