Richard F. Camino Gaztambide, M.D.
Richard F. Camino Gaztambide is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard F. Camino Gaztambide, M.D. has been part of the Augusta medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
997 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 30912-2613
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.82/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
16
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
128
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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 · 1983
University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400 Attn: D. Raiford, Augusta, GA 30901-2603
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Richard F. Camino Gaztambide
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard F. Camino Gaztambide for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Augusta 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 Richard F. Camino Gaztambide
NPI records show Dr. Camino Gaztambide as active with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-6597.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard F. Camino Gaztambide
Practice Location
997 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 30912-2613
Mailing Address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400 Attn: D. Raiford, Augusta, GA 30901-2603
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