Richard P Wikholm, MD
Patients across CA can see Richard P Wikholm, MD in person in Santa Maria or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6061dNPPES updated 2009-10-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206, Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 88% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.47/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Better than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,601
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
174
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
466
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $17k
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$345 received from industry
10 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 P Wikholm's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
Po Box 5427, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5427
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard P Wikholm for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Maria 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 P Wikholm
Dr. Wikholm is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Maria, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 614-9250.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard P Wikholm
Practice Location
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206, Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904
Mailing Address
Po Box 5427, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5427
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