Donald Ira Abrams, MD

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(415) 353-7720San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Donald Ira Abrams, MD has practiced internal medicine for 49+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.85/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 252 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Francisco49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5234dNPPES updated 2012-01-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001

Fax: (415) 353-7358
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

91.85/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

150

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-25%)45%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+7%)25%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$28 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Donald Ira Abrams'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 · 1977

    Stanford University School of Medicine

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in San FranciscoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Education & Training

Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 20003F

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Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Donald Ira Abrams

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Donald Ira Abrams for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Donald Ira Abrams

NPI records show Dr. Abrams as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-7720.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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