Lindy P. Fox, MD

Dermatology

Lindy P. Fox is a Dermatology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 353-4333San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Lindy P. Fox, MD in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 241 Dermatology providers in CASee all Dermatology in San Francisco26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6436dNPPES updated 2008-10-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3011

Fax: (415) 353-7850
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

74.47/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

453

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

285

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,214

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $444k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

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 · 2000

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Taxonomy: 207N00000X

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

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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Virtual Dermatology Care With Lindy P. Fox

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lindy P. Fox 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 Lindy P. Fox

Dr. Fox is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-4333.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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