Ruth Barber Goodson, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Family Medicine

Ruth Barber Goodson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 528-5000San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Ruth Barber Goodson, MD has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2018 in group practice. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 2018), she has been practicing for over 8 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).

1 of 38 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in San Diego8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1034dNPPES updated 2023-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10010 Campus Point Dr # 310, San Diego, CA 92121-1518

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 Heart Failure.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Heart Failure
63%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Atrial Fibrillation
54%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Chronic Kidney Disease
52%

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

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
48%

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

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · 2018

    University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 24, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207QH0002X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Ruth Barber Goodson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Barber Goodson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ruth Barber Goodson

Dr. Goodson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 528-5000.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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