Philip Burns Kaiser, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Philip Burns Kaiser is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 668-8010San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Philip Burns Kaiser, MD practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in San Francisco, CA. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 250 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in San Francisco12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1424dNPPES updated 2022-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3838 California St Rm 715, San Francisco, CA 94118-1509

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25.3%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.2 pts)

25.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

423

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

83

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $846

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+6%)24%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$337 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Philip Burns Kaiser's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. Board certified · Jun 29, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190034

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Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Philip Burns Kaiser

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Philip Burns Kaiser for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Philip Burns Kaiser

Dr. Kaiser is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 668-8010.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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