Roger Pitzen, M.D.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Roger Pitzen, M.D. has been part of the Sebastopol medical community since 2005 in independent practice. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5136dNPPES updated 2012-04-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
555 Petaluma Ave #a, Sebastopol, CA 95472-4224
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.08%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
284
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,592
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $159k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$31 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Roger Pitzen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
49 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 1977)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 19047F
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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 Roger Pitzen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sebastopol 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 Roger Pitzen
NPI records show Dr. Pitzen as active with telehealth listed in Sebastopol, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 823-3210.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Roger Pitzen
Practice Location
555 Petaluma Ave #a, Sebastopol, CA 95472-4224
Mailing Address
555 Petaluma Ave #a, Sebastopol, CA 95472-4224
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