Bruce Richard Steinberg, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Bruce Richard Steinberg is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Encino, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Bruce Richard Steinberg, M.D. has been part of the Encino medical community since 2007 in independent practice. Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 255dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16311 Ventura Blvd Suite 1050, Encino, CA 91436-2124
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
27
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
34
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
334
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Bruce Richard Steinberg's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
University of Louisville School of Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Bruce Richard Steinberg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Richard Steinberg for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Encino 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 Bruce Richard Steinberg
Dr. Steinberg is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Encino, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 990-7099.
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 Bruce Richard Steinberg
Practice Location
16311 Ventura Blvd Suite 1050, Encino, CA 91436-2124
Mailing Address
16311 Ventura Blvd Suite 1050, Encino, CA 91436-2124
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