Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal, MD
Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Mill Valley, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal, MD has been part of the Mill Valley medical community since 2005 in independent practice. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
750 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd Ste 1210, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2483
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.14%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
156
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
747
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · 1980
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 29, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
1 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1900, San Francisco, CA 94111-3723
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194107
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mill Valley 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 Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal
Dr. Chang-Lipsenthal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mill Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 663-6331.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathy H Chang-Lipsenthal
Practice Location
750 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd Ste 1210, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2483
Mailing Address
1 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1900, San Francisco, CA 94111-3723
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