Richard Murray Wachsman, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Murray Wachsman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Richard Murray Wachsman, MD in person in La Jolla or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1972), he has been practicing for over 54 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5580 La Jolla Blvd # 46, La Jolla, CA 92037-7651
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
878
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $88k
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$187 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Richard Murray Wachsman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Jul 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Murray Wachsman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Murray Wachsman for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to La Jolla 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 Murray Wachsman
NPI records show Dr. Wachsman as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 453-1145.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Murray Wachsman
Practice Location
5580 La Jolla Blvd # 46, La Jolla, CA 92037-7651
Mailing Address
5580 La Jolla Blvd # 46, La Jolla, CA 92037-7651
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