Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 497-8000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin, MD in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 1981), she has been practicing for over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 359 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in CASee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in Palo Alto45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1264dNPPES updated 2022-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

72.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

54

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

50

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

166

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $71k

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+13%)31%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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

$69 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

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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 Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin'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 · 1981

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. Board certified · Dec 6, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Obstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Taxonomy: 207V00000X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1981)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184014

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Virtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Kathryn Joyce Matteri Lannin

Dr. Lannin 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) 497-8000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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