Mary Ellen Kleinhenz, MD

Internal Medicine

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz is an Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 353-2961San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Mary Ellen Kleinhenz, MD has practiced internal medicine for 53+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Francisco53+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (415) 353-2568
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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.

Medicare Patients

224

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

260

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,640

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.49M

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 COPD.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
COPD
Higher than avg (+46%)66%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+46%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+24%)42%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ 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 · 1973

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 53 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1973)

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 Internal Medicine Care With Mary Ellen Kleinhenz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mary Ellen Kleinhenz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — 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 Mary Ellen Kleinhenz

NPI records show Dr. Kleinhenz as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-2961.

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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