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General Surgery

Lucy Z. Kornblith, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Lucy Z. Kornblith, MD is a general surgeon at 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110. Phone: (415) 206-4632. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lucy Z. Kornblith had 115 Original Medicare patients and 194 services. NPI 1942536727. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lucy Z. Kornblith, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lucy Z. Kornblith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucy Z. Kornblith accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Lucy Z. Kornblith see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Lucy Z. Kornblith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lucy Z. Kornblith's NPI number?
1942536727. 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 Lucy Z. Kornblith, 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 patients115
Services billed to Medicare194
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)51 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)50 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)31 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)15 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Depression36%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Lucy Z. Kornblith works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucy Z. Kornblith at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lucy Z. Kornblith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lucy Z. Kornblith as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of California SFGH Medical Group587 clinicians in the group
  • University Anesthesia Medical Group408 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of California SFGH Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942536727
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians