James Richard Esther, M.D.
James Richard Esther is a Dermatopathology Dermatology specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 61 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Richard Esther, M.D. has been part of the Pasadena medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 1965), he has been practicing for over 61 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
65 North Madison Ave. Suite 409, Pasadena, CA 91101-2049
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1965
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
61 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
Taxonomy: 207ND0900X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1965)
Virtual Dermatology Care With James Richard Esther
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Richard Esther for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pasadena required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Richard Esther
NPI records show Dr. Esther as active with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 796-2695.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
65 North Madison Ave. Suite 409, Pasadena, CA 91101-2049
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