Edwin Seth Munich, MD
Edwin Seth Munich is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Rafael, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edwin Seth Munich, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in San Rafael, CA. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1004 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903-2502
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.1%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
252
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
151
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,451
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $106k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 1996
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Mar 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
30 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
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
130 Sutter St Fl 2, San Francisco, CA 94104-4009
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190245
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Edwin Seth Munich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edwin Seth Munich for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Rafael 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 Edwin Seth Munich
Dr. Munich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Rafael, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 663-6331.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edwin Seth Munich
Practice Location
1004 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903-2502
Mailing Address
130 Sutter St Fl 2, San Francisco, CA 94104-4009
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