Ricardo M Gomez, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Ricardo M Gomez is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Apple Valley, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Ricardo M Gomez, M.D. in person in Apple Valley or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 16 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
18012 Wika Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2125
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
743
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
274
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,721
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $867k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
76 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 Ricardo M Gomez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 6, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
18092 Wika Rd Ste 220, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2132
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194079
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ricardo M Gomez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo M Gomez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Apple Valley 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 Ricardo M Gomez
NPI records show Dr. Gomez as active with telehealth listed in Apple Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (442) 292-2358.
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 Ricardo M Gomez
Practice Location
18012 Wika Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2125
Mailing Address
18092 Wika Rd Ste 220, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2132
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