Richard B White, MD

Family Medicine

Richard B White is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lorain, OH with over 34 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(440) 988-3705Lorain, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 34 years in family medicine, Richard B White, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Lorain. Trained at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 885 Family Medicine providers in OHSee all Family Medicine in Lorain34+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2393dNPPES updated 2019-11-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5940 Oak Point Rd, Lorain, OH 44053-4100

Fax: (440) 988-7433
Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+3%)23%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (Class of 1992)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 636643, Cincinnati, OH 45263-6643

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Richard B White

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard B White for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lorain required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard B White

Dr. White is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lorain, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 988-3705.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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