Richard Essner, M.D.
Richard Essner is a Surgical Oncology Surgery specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Richard Essner, M.D. runs an independent surgical oncology surgery specialist practice in Santa Monica, CA. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1880dNPPES updated 2021-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2303
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
334
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$408 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Essner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 30, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Taxonomy: 2086X0206X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
15720 Ventura Blvd Ste 227, Encino, CA 91436-2978
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194031
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgical Oncology Care With Richard Essner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Essner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica 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 Essner
NPI records show Dr. Essner as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 829-8317.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Essner
Practice Location
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2303
Mailing Address
15720 Ventura Blvd Ste 227, Encino, CA 91436-2978
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