Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Wachter, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1578528170
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
505 Parnassus Ave, M-994
San Francisco, CA 941430001
(415) 476-7991
fax (415) 502-5869

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G53933
Medicaid
CA #0G5393300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578528170. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
64
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,556
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 41 20 $134
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 23 14 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in this city , average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Wachter's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Wachter practices Hospitalist Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Robert Wachter practice?
Dr. Robert Wachter practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941430001. Office phone: 4154767991.
What is Dr. Robert Wachter's NPI?
Dr. Robert Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578528170, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Wachter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Wachter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Wachter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.