Malcolm D John, MD
Malcolm D John is an Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Malcolm D John, MD has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6507dNPPES updated 2008-07-30 · 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?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202374.47/100
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.18%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
55
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,070
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.37M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$321 received from industry
22 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 Malcolm D John's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Harvard Medical School
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Malcolm D John
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malcolm D John for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Malcolm D John
NPI records show Dr. John as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-2119.
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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Practice Location
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
Mailing Address
1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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