Rudolph A. Bedford, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Rudolph A. Bedford is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Rudolph a. Bedford, M.D. in person in Santa Monica or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1714dNPPES updated 2021-09-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 280, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2053
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.97%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
712
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
285
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
965
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $601k
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%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
106 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rudolph a. Bedford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 12, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1987)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191326
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Rudolph a. Bedford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rudolph a. Bedford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica 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 Rudolph a. Bedford
NPI records show Dr. Bedford as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 829-6789.
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 Rudolph a. Bedford
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 280, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2053
Mailing Address
1301 20th St Ste 280, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2053
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