Lawrence D. Kaplan, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Lawrence D. Kaplan is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lawrence D. Kaplan, MD has practiced internal medicine for 46+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6466dNPPES updated 2008-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better27.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-55.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
132
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.63M
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 (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
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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 Lawrence D. Kaplan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Lawrence D. Kaplan
NPI records show Dr. Kaplan as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-2421.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lawrence D. Kaplan
Practice Location
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
Mailing Address
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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