Tohru Sato, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Tohru Sato is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Carlos, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tohru Sato, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in San Carlos, CA. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2176dNPPES updated 2020-06-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
313
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
313
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
609
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $446k
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$247 received from industry
5 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 Tohru Sato's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Jun 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Tohru Sato
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tohru Sato for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Carlos 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 Tohru Sato
NPI records show Dr. Sato as active with telehealth listed in San Carlos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 596-4130.
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 Tohru Sato
Practice Location
301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070-2603
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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