Craig Vance Comiter, MD

Urology

Craig Vance Comiter is an Urology specialist based in Stanford, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Stanford, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 34 years in urology, Craig Vance Comiter, MD is a long-established urologist in Stanford. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 609 Urology providers in CASee all Urology in Stanford34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 802dNPPES updated 2024-03-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

919

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

490

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,553

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $532k

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+4%)25%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$8.1k received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Craig Vance Comiter's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Harvard Medical School

  2. Board certified · Mar 12, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1992)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194022

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Virtual Urology Care With Craig Vance Comiter

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Craig Vance Comiter for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stanford 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 Craig Vance Comiter

Dr. Comiter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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