Richard Alan Compton, DO, MPH
Richard Alan Compton, DO, MPH practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in La Canada, CA. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1328dNPPES updated 2022-09-16 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.75%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
6.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
474
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $31k
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$526 received from industry
15 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 Richard Alan Compton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Sep 15, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
10 years in practice
Established
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
Po Box 788, La Canada, CA 91012-0788
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Alan Compton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Canada 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 Alan Compton
Dr. Compton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Canada, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (435) 851-4140.
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 Richard Alan Compton
Practice Location
1109 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Mailing Address
Po Box 788, La Canada, CA 91012-0788
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