Daniel R. Pound, M.D.
Daniel R. Pound is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Daniel R. Pound, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 40+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-3212
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202374.47/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.03%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
2.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
323
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,939
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $523k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
40 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
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero Street Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191310
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Daniel R. Pound
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel R. Pound for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Daniel R. Pound
Dr. Pound is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-4900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Daniel R. Pound
Practice Location
3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-3212
Mailing Address
1635 Divisadero Street Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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