Richard A Belkin, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Richard A Belkin is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard a Belkin, MD has been part of the Santa Barbara medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2403 Castillo St Suite 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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 COPD.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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 · 1997
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania
29 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
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 50706, Santa Barbara, CA 93150-0706
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Richard a Belkin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Belkin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Santa Barbara required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard a Belkin
NPI records show Dr. Belkin as active with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 898-8840.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard a Belkin
Practice Location
2403 Castillo St Suite 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mailing Address
Po Box 50706, Santa Barbara, CA 93150-0706
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