Dana Kristopher Petersen, MD
Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck
Dana Kristopher Petersen is a Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dana Kristopher Petersen, MD has practiced otolaryngology for 17+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 17+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3838 California St Rm 505, San Francisco, CA 94118-1507
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202387.26/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.77%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
349
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
167
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
506
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$261 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Dana Kristopher Petersen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Taxonomy: 207YX0007X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184015
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dana Kristopher Petersen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Dana Kristopher Petersen
NPI records show Dr. Petersen as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 751-4914.
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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Contact Dana Kristopher Petersen
Practice Location
3838 California St Rm 505, San Francisco, CA 94118-1507
Mailing Address
3838 California St Rm 505, San Francisco, CA 94118-1507
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