Samuel J. Pleasure, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Samuel J. Pleasure is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samuel J. Pleasure, M.D. has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6556dNPPES updated 2008-06-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Parnassus Ave # a-889, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
91
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
20
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $653k
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 Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Samuel J. Pleasure's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero St Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191310
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Samuel J. Pleasure
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel J. Pleasure for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Samuel J. Pleasure
Dr. Pleasure 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) 353-2437.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samuel J. Pleasure
Practice Location
400 Parnassus Ave # a-889, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
Mailing Address
1635 Divisadero St Suite 625, Box 1821, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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