Richard Bruce Wear, MD
Richard Bruce Wear is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Bruce Wear, MD has been part of the Pasadena medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.52/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
65 N Madison Ave Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91101-2035
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.52/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.32%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
330
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
513
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,527
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $655k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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
Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
133 N Altadena Dr 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91107-7325
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200033
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Bruce Wear
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Bruce Wear for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pasadena 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 Bruce Wear
Dr. Wear is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 792-3141.
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 Bruce Wear
Practice Location
65 N Madison Ave Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91101-2035
Mailing Address
133 N Altadena Dr 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91107-7325
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