Rita Mukhtar, MD

Surgery

Rita Mukhtar is a Surgery specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 476-1239San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rita Mukhtar, MD has practiced surgery for 20+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 368 Surgery providers in CASee all Surgery in San Francisco20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4819dNPPES updated 2013-03-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

513 Parnassus Ave # S321, San Francisco, CA 94143-2205

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

45

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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 Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Cancer
73%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

High Cholesterol
67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
60%

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

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
24%

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

Osteoporosis
24%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$926 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

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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 Rita Mukhtar'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 · 2006

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 20003F

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Virtual Surgery Care With Rita Mukhtar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rita Mukhtar for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Rita Mukhtar

NPI records show Dr. Mukhtar as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 476-1239.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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