Katherine Lowe Young, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Katherine Lowe Young is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in psychiatry & neurology, Katherine Lowe Young, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in San Francisco. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, schizophrenia, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1990 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116-1101
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.25/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
47
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,019
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $235k
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 Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
22 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Katherine Lowe Young
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Lowe Young for mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to San Francisco 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 Katherine Lowe Young
NPI records show Dr. Young as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 613-4344.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1990 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116-1101
Mailing Address
1990 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116-1101
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