Terence Ware Friedlander
Terence Ware Friedlander is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Terence Ware Friedlander in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6896dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
505 Parnassus Ave Moffitt M1286 Mail Stop 1270 Ucsf Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202373.79/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.87%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
4.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
493
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.10M
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$112.1k received from industry
48 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Terence Ware Friedlander's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
505 Parnassus Ave Moffitt M1286 Mail Stop1270 Ucsf Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94143-1270
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191310
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Terence Ware Friedlander
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Terence Ware Friedlander for follow-up consultations, 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 Terence Ware Friedlander
Dr. Friedlander 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) 885-7276.
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 Terence Ware Friedlander
Practice Location
505 Parnassus Ave Moffitt M1286 Mail Stop 1270 Ucsf Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Mailing Address
505 Parnassus Ave Moffitt M1286 Mail Stop1270 Ucsf Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94143-1270
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