Nisha H Gidwani, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Nisha H Gidwani is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Nisha H Gidwani, M.D. has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2008 in independent practice. A Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine graduate since 2007, she brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
Older · 120dNPPES updated 2026-01-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2330 Post St Ste 420, San Francisco, CA 94115-3466
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better42.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
290
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
47
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
219
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $72k
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 2007
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 25, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Nisha H Gidwani
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nisha H Gidwani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Nisha H Gidwani
NPI records show Dr. Gidwani as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 885-7755.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nisha H Gidwani
Practice Location
2330 Post St Ste 420, San Francisco, CA 94115-3466
Mailing Address
2330 Post St Ste 420, San Francisco, CA 94115-3466
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