Tenzin Kunsang
Tenzin Kunsang is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Fe, NM with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tenzin Kunsang specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Santa Fe, NM in independent practice. A University of New Mexico School of Medicine graduate since 2018, she brings 8+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1705dNPPES updated 2021-09-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5501 Herrera Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507-2684
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 = better2.19%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
373
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
606
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,882
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $509k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$79 received from industry
4 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 Tenzin Kunsang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
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 New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
Msc 09-5040 Family Medicine 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tenzin Kunsang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tenzin Kunsang for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Fe 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 Tenzin Kunsang
Dr. Kunsang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Fe, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 913-3233.
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 Tenzin Kunsang
Practice Location
5501 Herrera Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507-2684
Mailing Address
Msc 09-5040 Family Medicine 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
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