Christoph Karch, M.D., DR.MED.
Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Christoph Karch is a Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Jose, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 32 years in psychiatry & neurology, Christoph Karch, M.D., DR.MED. is a long-established neuromuscular medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in San Jose. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 80.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.58/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,101
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $466k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
Taxonomy: 2084N0008X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neuromuscular Medicine Care With Christoph Karch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christoph Karch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Jose 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 Christoph Karch
NPI records show Dr. Karch as active with telehealth listed in San Jose, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (408) 885-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2604
Mailing Address
751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2604
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