Douglas Robert Price-Hanson, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Douglas Robert Price-Hanson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 355-7475San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas Robert Price-Hanson, M.D. runs an independent internist practice in San Francisco, CA. Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include substance use, hypertension, and tobacco (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.25/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Francisco35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

50 Lech Walesa, San Francisco, CA 94102-4506

Fax: (415) 355-7407
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

90.25/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)

Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

6.65%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)

6.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

89

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

153

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,850

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $407k

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 Substance Use Disorders, Hypertension, and Tobacco Use Disorder.

Substance Use Disorders
54%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
43%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-31%)39%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
30%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-20%)29%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1991)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Douglas Robert Price-Hanson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Robert Price-Hanson for substance use counseling, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — 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 Douglas Robert Price-Hanson

Dr. Price-Hanson 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) 355-7475.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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