John Belzer, M.D.

Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

John Belzer is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 592-2014San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

John Belzer, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 38+ years, working in group practice. A Yale University School of Medicine graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

1 of 74 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in San Francisco38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1925dNPPES updated 2021-02-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3838 California St Suite 715, San Francisco, CA 94118-1522

Fax: (415) 752-2560
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

High Cholesterol
74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
61%

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

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

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 · 1988

    Yale University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 15, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgerySports Medicine in San FranciscoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Taxonomy: 207XX0005X

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1988)

Virtual Sports Medicine Care With John Belzer

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Belzer

Dr. Belzer 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: (415) 592-2014.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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