Farzana Amin, M.D.
Obesity Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Farzana Amin is an Obesity Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Farzana Amin, M.D. practices as part of a group obesity medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in San Francisco, CA. With 27+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the San Francisco area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2261 Market St Ste 86909, San Francisco, CA 94114-1612
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
27
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
547
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $55k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — 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.
Board certified · Oct 5, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 2084B0002X
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Farzana Amin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Farzana Amin for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 Farzana Amin
Dr. Amin 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: (650) 273-4082.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Farzana Amin
Practice Location
2261 Market St Ste 86909, San Francisco, CA 94114-1612
Mailing Address
2261 Market St Ste 86909, San Francisco, CA 94114-1612
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