Richard Elliott Uhler, D.O.
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Richard Elliott Uhler is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Temecula, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Elliott Uhler, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 32+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1173dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
27720 Jefferson Ave 100 B, Temecula, CA 92590-2610
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.54%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
459
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
335
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,687
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $184k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$109 received from industry
5 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 Elliott Uhler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Mailing address
2136 Mil Sorpresas Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028-1833
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 371309
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Richard Elliott Uhler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Elliott Uhler for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Temecula 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 Elliott Uhler
Dr. Uhler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Temecula, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 693-9678.
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 Elliott Uhler
Practice Location
27720 Jefferson Ave 100 B, Temecula, CA 92590-2610
Mailing Address
2136 Mil Sorpresas Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028-1833
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