Jonathan Garth Briskin, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Jonathan Garth Briskin is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Mateo, CA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 373-0170San Mateo, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jonathan Garth Briskin, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 52+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at New York University School of Medicine (class of 1974), he has been practicing for over 52 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 849 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Mateo52+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6893dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 213, San Mateo, CA 94401-3843

Fax: (650) 347-8966
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

23.17/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-60.4 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

401

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

182

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,485

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $292k

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$25 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Jonathan Garth Briskin's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1974

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. 52 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in San MateoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184014

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Jonathan Garth Briskin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jonathan Garth Briskin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Mateo 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 Jonathan Garth Briskin

NPI records show Dr. Briskin as active with telehealth listed in San Mateo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 373-0170.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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