Quick answers
- Does Lucia R. Tuffanelli accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lucia R. Tuffanelli may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lucia R. Tuffanelli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 811 Original Medicare patients and 3,394 services for Lucia R. Tuffanelli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucia R. Tuffanelli's NPI number?
- 1760474894. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lucia R. Tuffanelli, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 811 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,394 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)860 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)859 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)356 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)201 services
- Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application (96910)201 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis37%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Diabetes18%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucia R. Tuffanelli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 450 Sutter St, Suite 1306San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 781‑4083
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucia R. Tuffanelli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, and Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, and Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760474894 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians