Kenneth D. Laxer, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Kenneth D. Laxer is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Kenneth D. Laxer, M.D. in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109-6978
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
98
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,343
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
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 Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$69.6k received from industry
58 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Kenneth D. Laxer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
Board certified · May 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184015
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth D. Laxer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — 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 Kenneth D. Laxer
NPI records show Dr. Laxer as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 600-7880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109-6978
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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