Akilesh Palanisamy, MD
Akilesh Palanisamy is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Akilesh Palanisamy, MD in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2300 California St #103, San Francisco, CA 94115-2753
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
112
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
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 · 2003
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
2300 California St Suite 103, San Francisco, CA 94115-2753
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190145
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Akilesh Palanisamy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Akilesh Palanisamy for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Akilesh Palanisamy
NPI records show Dr. Palanisamy as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 600-3503.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2300 California St #103, San Francisco, CA 94115-2753
Mailing Address
2300 California St Suite 103, San Francisco, CA 94115-2753
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