Gretchen Kunitz, MD

Internal Medicine

(925) 947-0417Walnut Creek, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Gretchen Kunitz, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Walnut Creek, CA. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek46+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3975dNPPES updated 2015-06-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2621 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
56%

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

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Osteoporosis
27%

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

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Cancer
21%

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

Depression
21%

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

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 · 1980

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 46 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

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Gretchen Kunitz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Gretchen Kunitz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gretchen Kunitz

Dr. Kunitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 947-0417.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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