Kisani Ogwaro, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kisani Ogwaro is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Jose, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kisani Ogwaro, M.D. has been part of the San Jose medical community since 2008 in independent practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2008), she has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have schizophrenia, mood disorders, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 80.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
298 Bernal Rd Suite a; Muriel Wright Crt, San Jose, CA 95119-1809
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.58/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
615
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $80k
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 Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — 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%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$48 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kisani Ogwaro's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
18 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 Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kisani Ogwaro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kisani Ogwaro for follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Jose 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 Kisani Ogwaro
Dr. Ogwaro is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Jose, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (408) 638-4744.
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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Contact Kisani Ogwaro
Practice Location
298 Bernal Rd Suite a; Muriel Wright Crt, San Jose, CA 95119-1809
Mailing Address
298 Bernal Rd Suite a; Muriel Wright Crt, San Jose, CA 95119-1809
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