Virginia Cafaro, MD
NPI 1174596969 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virginia Cafaro, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1174596969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174596969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G66457 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
758 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 188 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 97 | $212 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 50 | $39 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 46 | $52 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 169 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 316 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 248 | 70 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 239 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 226 | 55 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 225 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 185 | 51 |
| Acyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,631 across 253 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia Cafaro's NPI number?
- Virginia Cafaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174596969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virginia Cafaro's specialty?
- Virginia Cafaro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Virginia Cafaro located?
- Virginia Cafaro's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1010.
- What is Virginia Cafaro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virginia Cafaro is (415) 551-9758.
- Does Virginia Cafaro accept Medicare?
- Virginia Cafaro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virginia Cafaro's NPI active?
- Yes — Virginia Cafaro's NPI (1174596969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.