Norman G Hearst, MD
Norman G Hearst is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 46 years in family medicine, Norman G Hearst, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in San Francisco. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6515dNPPES updated 2008-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1569 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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 = better1.22%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
82
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,718
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $197k
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
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 · 1980
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1980)
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
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Norman G Hearst for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — 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 Norman G Hearst
NPI records show Dr. Hearst as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 353-9339.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Norman G Hearst
Practice Location
1569 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Mailing Address
1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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