Kourosh F. Ghassemi, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Kourosh F. Ghassemi is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(831) 460-7350Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Kourosh F. Ghassemi, MD has practiced internal medicine for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 847 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4267dNPPES updated 2014-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1662 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1522

Fax: (831) 460-7351
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2025 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kourosh F. Ghassemi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kourosh F. Ghassemi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kourosh F. Ghassemi

Dr. Ghassemi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 460-7350.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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