Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Neal Sheldon Birnbaum is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Rafael, CA with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Neal Sheldon Birnbaum, M.D. in person in San Rafael or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine (class of 1970), he has been practicing for over 56 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200a, San Rafael, CA 94903-5233
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.32%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
270
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
254
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,550
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.26M
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23.5k received from industry
141 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1970)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190245
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Neal Sheldon Birnbaum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Neal Sheldon Birnbaum for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Rafael 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 Neal Sheldon Birnbaum
NPI records show Dr. Birnbaum as active with telehealth listed in San Rafael, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 464-9604.
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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Contact Neal Sheldon Birnbaum
Practice Location
4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200a, San Rafael, CA 94903-5233
Mailing Address
4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 200a, San Rafael, CA 94903-5233
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