Arkady Gendelman, M.D.
Arkady Gendelman is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Arkady Gendelman, M.D. in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 47+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 96dNPPES updated 2026-02-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2100 Webster St Ste 117, San Francisco, CA 94115-2374
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 = better0.79%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
177
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
224
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,552
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $435k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ 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 (-17%) — 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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
83 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Arkady Gendelman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 16, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184015
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Arkady Gendelman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arkady Gendelman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Arkady Gendelman
NPI records show Dr. Gendelman as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 567-8188.
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 Arkady Gendelman
Practice Location
2100 Webster St Ste 117, San Francisco, CA 94115-2374
Mailing Address
2100 Webster St Ste 117, San Francisco, CA 94115-2374
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