Samuel Jeffrey Gerson, M.D.
Samuel Jeffrey Gerson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samuel Jeffrey Gerson, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2008 in independent practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 2006), he has been practicing for over 20 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2878 Camino Del Rio S Ste 220, San Diego, CA 92108-3845
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
478
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
236
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
456
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $28k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · 2006
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Board certified · Oct 28, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
13119 Sunstone Pt, San Diego, CA 92130-5775
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Samuel Jeffrey Gerson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel Jeffrey Gerson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Samuel Jeffrey Gerson
Dr. Gerson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 241-2191.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samuel Jeffrey Gerson
Practice Location
2878 Camino Del Rio S Ste 220, San Diego, CA 92108-3845
Mailing Address
13119 Sunstone Pt, San Diego, CA 92130-5775
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