Johannes Nowatzky, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Johannes Nowatzky is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Johannes Nowatzky, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 23 years. Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 418 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Palo Alto23+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 472dNPPES updated 2025-02-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

66.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Prescriptions Written

54

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $186k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 5, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200034

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Johannes Nowatzky

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Johannes Nowatzky for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Johannes Nowatzky

Dr. Nowatzky is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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