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.

(415) 476-1528San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 418 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Francisco20+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 2770dNPPES updated 2018-10-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0119

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

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 = better

68.8%

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 practice

Prescription 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.

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+23%)72%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-29%)41%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sarah Lynn Patterson

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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