Robert Bruce Carlin, M.D.
Robert Bruce Carlin is a Dermatopathology Dermatology specialist based in Laguna Hills, CA with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Bruce Carlin, M.D. has practiced dermatology for 56+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (class of 1970), he has been practicing for over 56 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1046dNPPES updated 2023-07-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
24953 Paseo De Valencia Suite 21b, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4342
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.2 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
138
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
686
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$319 received from industry
12 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 Robert Bruce Carlin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
Taxonomy: 207ND0900X
Education & Training
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (Class of 1970)
Virtual Dermatology Care With Robert Bruce Carlin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Bruce Carlin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Hills 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 Robert Bruce Carlin
Dr. Carlin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 770-7656.
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 Robert Bruce Carlin
Practice Location
24953 Paseo De Valencia Suite 21b, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4342
Mailing Address
24953 Paseo De Valencia Suite 21b, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4342
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