Edward Victor Ross, MD

Dermatology

Edward Victor Ross is a Dermatology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 764-9040San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Edward Victor Ross, MD has practiced dermatology for 40+ years, working in group practice. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 241 Dermatology providers in CASee all Dermatology in San Diego40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2472dNPPES updated 2019-08-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-3318

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

366

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

159

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

318

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $13k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-20%)50%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+6%)24%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$376 received from industry

12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Edward Victor Ross's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Taxonomy: 207N00000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Differs from practice location

Virtual Dermatology Care With Edward Victor Ross

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Victor Ross for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Diego 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 Edward Victor Ross

Dr. Ross is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 764-9040.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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