Bradford Duncan, MD

Internal Medicine

Bradford Duncan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 321-4121Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bradford Duncan, MD has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 1995, he brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Palo Alto31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1222dNPPES updated 2023-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

1.2%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

408

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

344

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,998

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $183k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 17, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1995)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200034

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Bradford Duncan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bradford Duncan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Bradford Duncan

NPI records show Dr. Duncan as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 321-4121.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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