Sarah Lynn Patterson
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Sarah Lynn Patterson is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sarah Lynn Patterson has practiced internal medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS 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
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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 = better68.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
15
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
125
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $375k
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
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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 Sarah Lynn Patterson for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Sarah Lynn Patterson
Dr. Patterson 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) 476-1528.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0119
Mailing Address
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
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