Russell Bruce Hubbard, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Russell Bruce Hubbard is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Russell Bruce Hubbard, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1972 and has 54+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2222dNPPES updated 2020-04-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1565 Hotel Cir S Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92108-3419
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
250
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,005
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $457k
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$213 received from industry
7 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 Russell Bruce Hubbard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 21, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Mailing address
Po Box 1770, La Mesa, CA 91944-1770
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Russell Bruce Hubbard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Bruce Hubbard for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to San Diego 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 Russell Bruce Hubbard
NPI records show Dr. Hubbard as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 295-8005.
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 Russell Bruce Hubbard
Practice Location
1565 Hotel Cir S Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92108-3419
Mailing Address
Po Box 1770, La Mesa, CA 91944-1770
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