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Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD

Accepting New Patients

(804 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: angina, atherectomy, percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), and more.

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 280W
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-7678

Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai, Pacific Heart Institute and Saint John's Physician Partners Affiliated Providers.

Office Locations

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 280W
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 360W And 280W
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Some issues Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

Holter monitoring

intravenous infusion

By Affordability:

ambulatory cardiac monitoring

ambulatory monitoring

Holter monitoring

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD performed more Holter monitoring, and intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ambulatory cardiac monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and Holter monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD had a list price for minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
blood draw	248
cardiac procedures	443
doctor visit	1788
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
lab tests	812
minimally invasive procedures	19
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	95
stress testing	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	500
vaccines	95
vascular procedures	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	211
cardiac procedures	344
doctor visit	1707
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
lab tests	713
minimally invasive procedures	22
preventive care	92
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	356
vaccines	92
vascular procedures	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1039
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	38
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	315
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	39
blood draw	193
cardiac procedures	555
doctor visit	1653
hospital care	318
inpatient care	318
lab tests	633
minimally invasive procedures	20
preventive care	55
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	571
vaccines	55
vascular procedures	91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	653
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1087
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	60
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	328
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	60
blood draw	333
cardiac procedures	598
doctor visit	1491
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
lab tests	408
minimally invasive procedures	41
preventive care	68
stress testing	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	595
vaccines	68
vascular procedures	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1316
Female	1282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2286
Black	56
Hispanic	90
Asian	96
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	958
From 75 to 84	946
85 and over	638
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	77
blood draw	364
cardiac procedures	457
doctor visit	1357
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
lab tests	242
minimally invasive procedures	43
preventive care	106
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	422
vaccines	106
vascular procedures	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	601
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1019
Black	34
Hispanic	44
Asian	49
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	425
85 and over	303
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	74
blood draw	487
cardiac procedures	532
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1355
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271
lab tests	195
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	105
stress testing	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	477
vaccines	105
vascular procedures	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	37
Hispanic	53
Asian	46
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	485
85 and over	360
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	117
blood draw	408
cardiac procedures	638
doctor visit	1312
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
lab tests	120
minimally invasive procedures	44
preventive care	55
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	542
vaccines	55
vascular procedures	58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	838
Female	851

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1443
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	69
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	584
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	421
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were blood draw, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	59
blood draw	489
cardiac procedures	262
doctor visit	1183
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
lab tests	106
minimally invasive procedures	13
stress testing	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	213
vascular procedures	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	761
Female	714

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1242
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	65
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	581
85 and over	349
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were blood draw, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	84
blood draw	407
cardiac procedures	297
doctor visit	1251
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
stress testing	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
vascular procedures	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	747
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1225
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	58
Other	73
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	591
85 and over	341
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were blood draw, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	46
blood draw	487
cardiac procedures	357
doctor visit	1312
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	334
vascular procedures	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	947
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1503
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	92
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	568
From 75 to 84	752
85 and over	444
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	58
blood draw	503
cardiac procedures	377
doctor visit	1398
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	53
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	440
vascular procedures	121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1003
Female	891

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1583
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	104
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	530
From 75 to 84	850
85 and over	471
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	61
blood draw	160
cardiac procedures	282
doctor visit	1256
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	249
vascular procedures	28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	965
Female	818

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1469
Black	69
Hispanic	67
Asian	84
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	808
85 and over	413
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2024 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	42
blood draw	27
cardiac procedures	428
doctor visit	1259
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	31
preventive care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	407
vaccines	11
vascular procedures	21

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1142
Female	1003

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1804
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	97
Other	99
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	904
85 and over	591
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	65
blood draw	332
cardiac procedures	428
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1409
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
lab tests	403
minimally invasive procedures	36
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	73
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	410
vaccines	73
vascular procedures	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	793
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	66
Non-Hispanic White	1296
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	60
Other	62

**Age**
75 to 84	604
85 and over	382
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	501

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Optima Health, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, CareMore HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Optima Health

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

HealthSmart PPO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Medi-Cal

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

CareMore HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 804 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have been very impressed with the care and understanding I have received from Dr. Wright.He explains his understanding of my health concerns while at the same time including possible tie ins with care I'm receiving from my other health care providers in the way of tests, prescriptions and changes in routines. He does a great job of explaining the impact of all my prescriptions as well as the potential for drug interactions.Dr. Wright is certainly one of the BEST doctors I have had the pleasure of working with.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-17

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Appointment started within 10 minutes of my arrival. Dr. Wright went over my chart thoroughly and adviced of new findings and what they mean. I had questions all were answered. Needed an updated blood test and ECG, right after the consul these were taken care of immediately. On thing I have to say about all the providers I've experienced at St. John; Insurance companies are slow to do their part, your STAFF always gets the approvals sped up without long waiting periods.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-11

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The ONLY reason that Dr. Wright didn't have all my medical records was because the recent blood labs were not in the Provident system, having been performed by a non-Provident lab by another physician. I heard Dr. Wright request my blood lab work records after my appointment, and he told me he would call me if anything was "off" after his review. I never heard back, so I assume all was OK. I love Dr. Wright. He is an excellent physician clinician and person.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-16

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I live in Phoenix and that speaks volumes about Dr. Wright. If it wasn't for Dr. Wright my congestive heart failure wouldn't have been treated. He has seen both and my wife's whole family and friends. He's relates well and gives you the time needed. In 1-1/2 hours saw Dr. Wight, had echo and had pacemaker interrogated. Dr Wright is the platinum standard in knowledge, professionalism and the way he relates to patients. Couldn't give him a high enough rating.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-24

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I felt well cared for during this appointment. The intake and checkout staff were informed, professional, and friendly. I would rate the physician interaction as excellent. He listened to my concerns. He took a detailed history and performed a thorough examination. He discussed his findings as well as his opinions regarding follow up evaluation. He answered all of my questions thoroughly. I would highly recommend this physician to others.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-29

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Dr. Wright is an exceptional listener' and has a wealth of information on all things related to my specific health care. He knows all the issues I deal with outside his specific heart care for me and addresses them during my visit. He is warm and seems to truly enjoy the time spent with meand my husband, who is also under his care. He is the type of doctor all deserve to have, but few do, in my estimation. I am very thankful for him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-13

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Dr Wright is the "Elite" of Physicians. He listens to you as a patient even though your medical issue may not be cardiac related. He always has an uplifting positive attitude, shows concern, very knowledgeable, up to date with the new plans of care and extremely professional. He is one of the reasons I go to St Johns Hospital and signed up for St Johns Physician Partners.Thank you for your excellent service!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-27

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Ill tell you as a referring fpphysician ive referred almost all of my patients to him and one day one of my patients who was very nervous went to the hospital and called him to evaluate her she told me that she was so nervous she kept praying to G-d to send her the right doctor amd she said in walkedThis man knowledgeable amd Kind who said "Hi im Dr Wright and she had the best experience with him

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-29

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I am 77 years young with chronic cardiovascular vascular disease. Of all the amazing St. John doctors I've seen, I hold Dr. Wright In special regard. My father had cardiovascular disease celebrated his hundredth birthday. I am planning on staying very healthy the next 20 to 30 years. I have every confidence that Dr. Wright will help me attain my goal

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-02

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Dr. Wright consistently is "on top of his game" and is particularly good at explaining all relevant issues, even some beyond his specialty. He answers all questions, never leaving me feel like he is rushed. He is both friendly and totally professional. He covers all details. I am totally impressed with him and am privileged to be a patient.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$517,381 JARDIANCE $265,803	Pradaxa $234,477	Praxbind $49	GLYXAMBI $35	$17,018
Amgen Inc.	$513,059 Repatha $485,257	Corlanor $23,896	EVENITY $122	Prolia $121	$3,664
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$438,100 ENTRESTO $404,840	LEQVIO $27,404	NON BRAND $20	$5,835
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$436,928 CAMZYOS $348,591	ELIQUIS $27,177	$61,159
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$149,193 AMVUTTRA $142,240	ONPATTRO $6,008	$945
Other	$507,576 WAINUA $83,818	TEGSEDI $78,522	Inpefa $38,925	PRALUENT $36,929	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $34,631	Other $234,751

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,904,576
Travel and Lodging	$254,536
Consulting Fee	$185,568
Honoraria	$99,370
Food and Beverage	$79,925
Other	$38,262

Research Payments

Dr. Richard F. Wright, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $50,095.

Biography

Dr. Richard Wright is an adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist in Santa Monica, CA. On average, patients gave Dr. Wright a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include double aortic arch, achalasia, and eisenmenger syndrome. He can accept Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dr. Wright attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. His distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Los Angeles Super Doctors. His professional affiliations include Cedars-Sinai and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by Cedars-Sinai.