Ruth Barber Goodson, MD
Hospice and Palliative 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.
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10010 Campus Point Dr # 310, San Diego, CA 92121-1518
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 24, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
10010 Campus Point Dr # 310, San Diego, CA 92121-1518
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