Joellen Lee Vanzander, MD
Joellen Lee Vanzander is a Dermatology specialist based in Menlo Park, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Joellen Lee Vanzander, MD in person in Menlo Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 767dNPPES updated 2024-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
321 Middlefield Rd Ste 260, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4010
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
597
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
240
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
624
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $48k
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$193 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 Joellen Lee Vanzander's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Dermatology Care With Joellen Lee Vanzander
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joellen Lee Vanzander for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Menlo Park 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 Joellen Lee Vanzander
Dr. Vanzander is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Menlo Park, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 498-6500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joellen Lee Vanzander
Practice Location
321 Middlefield Rd Ste 260, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4010
Mailing Address
321 Middlefield Rd Ste 260, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4010
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