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Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Richard P. Wikholm, MD)
Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Professional interests include: cosmetic surgery
525 E Plaza Drive Suite 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454

Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs is an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs is affiliated with Dignity Health, CENTRAL COAST OTOLARYNGOLOGY and Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande.

View Doctor's Full Profile (805) 739-3850

Office Locations

Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande

116 S Palisade Drive Suite 206
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 614-9250
(805) 614-9260
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Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande

525 E Plaza Drive Suite 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 739-3850
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography
sleep study
sleep study with CPAP

By Affordability:

diagnostic sleep study
ear procedures
hearing evaluation
hearing test
immittance testing
in-lab polysomnography
in-lab sleep study
polysomnography
tympanometry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic (regular) sleep study, ear procedures, hearing evaluation, hearing test, immittance testing, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), in-lab sleep study, polysomnography (PSG), and tympanometry 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 25%

By Volume:

ear procedures
impacted ear wax removal

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
diagnostic laryngoscopy
fiberoptic laryngoscopy
flexible laryngoscopy
laryngeal procedures
laryngoscopy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs performed more ear procedures, and impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 156
aspiration 14
diagnostic procedures 430
doctor visit 1622
ear procedures 513
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 133
minimally invasive procedures 147
minor procedures 14
sleep study 239

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 378
Female 400
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 584
Black 0
Hispanic 156
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 314
From 75 to 84 230
85 and over 103
Less than 65 131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 168
aspiration 22
diagnostic procedures 680
doctor visit 2223
ear procedures 767
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 136
minimally invasive procedures 158
minor procedures 22
sleep study 283

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 478
Female 491
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 682
Black 17
Hispanic 234
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 405
From 75 to 84 293
85 and over 127
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 146
diagnostic procedures 725
doctor visit 2347
ear procedures 792
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 119
minimally invasive procedures 119
sleep study 244

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 1048
Female 1114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1536
Black 0
Hispanic 494
Asian 62
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 910
From 75 to 84 634
85 and over 312
Less than 65 306

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 161
aspiration 14
diagnostic procedures 586
doctor visit 2162
ear procedures 634
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 127
minimally invasive procedures 141
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20
skin procedures 20
sleep study 264

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 531
Female 572
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 760
Black 0
Hispanic 267
Asian 31
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 476
From 75 to 84 323
85 and over 143
Less than 65 161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 37
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2017 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 172
diagnostic procedures 66
doctor visit 2163
ear procedures 179
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 94
minimally invasive procedures 94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
skin procedures 18
sleep study 305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 526
Female 574
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 764
Black 19
Hispanic 263
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 477
From 75 to 84 328
85 and over 135
Less than 65 160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 39
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2018 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 152
aspiration 13
diagnostic procedures 70
doctor visit 2478
ear procedures 183
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 94
minimally invasive procedures 107
minor procedures 13
sleep study 344

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 649
Female 628
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 874
Black 0
Hispanic 325
Asian 30
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 579
From 75 to 84 378
85 and over 157
Less than 65 163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2019 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 179
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 2656
ear procedures 252
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 85
minimally invasive procedures 85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13
skin procedures 13
sleep study 363

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 688
Female 700
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 989
Black 0
Hispanic 324
Asian 28
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 617
From 75 to 84 449
85 and over 172
Less than 65 150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, sleep study, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 82
diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 2449
ear procedures 267
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 106
minimally invasive procedures 106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19
skin procedures 19
sleep study 261

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 685
Female 675
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 917
Black 0
Hispanic 353
Asian 36
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 617
From 75 to 84 430
85 and over 161
Less than 65 152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2021 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 141
diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 2594
ear procedures 289
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 90
minimally invasive procedures 90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13
skin procedures 13
sleep study 339

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 726
Female 733
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 988
Black 0
Hispanic 373
Asian 42
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 622
From 75 to 84 481
85 and over 188
Less than 65 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2022 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 165
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 2614
ear procedures 307
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 82
minimally invasive procedures 82
sleep study 365

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 785
Female 792
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1079
Black 0
Hispanic 408
Asian 36
Other 33
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 703
From 75 to 84 540
85 and over 180
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA during 2023 were sleep study, ear procedures, airway management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

airway management 156
diagnostic procedures 42
doctor visit 2436
ear procedures 347
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 74
minimally invasive procedures 74
sleep study 352

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Male 796
Female 805
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1127
Black 0
Hispanic 370
Asian 34
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 765
From 75 to 84 504
85 and over 175
Less than 65 157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA were ear procedures, sleep study, diagnostic procedures and airway management.

airway management 152
aspiration 15
diagnostic procedures 246
doctor visit 2340
ear procedures 411
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 103
minimally invasive procedures 109
minor procedures 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16
skin procedures 16
sleep study 305

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs.

Gender
Female 680
Male 662
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 33
Non-Hispanic White 936
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 324
Other 22
Age
75 to 84 417
85 and over 168
Less than 65 167
65 to 74 589

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He is certified by the Otolaryngology (Sub: Sleep Medicine) Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Board Certification: Otolaryngology (Sub: Sleep Medicine) Otolaryngology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
CENTRAL COAST OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Marian Regional/Arroyo Grande

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs has an average of 1.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Paul Wikholm, MD, Facs from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Maria, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. $1,470 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System
$1,305 		Inspire
$166
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. $286 Xyrem
$223 		XYWAV
$48 		SUNOSI
$15
Stryker Corporation $125 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM
$97 		SCOPIS ENT
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $99 BYDUREON
$99
Medtronic, Inc. $79 NUVENT
$51 		FUSION
$27
Other $508 Vivaer RF Stylus
$73 		Myrbetriq
$71 		JARDIANCE
$69 		XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System
$56 		Propel
$43 		Other
$196
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,804
Travel and Lodging $704
Education $60

Biography

Dr. Richard Wikholm specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He has received a 1.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wikholm include cosmetic surgery. Dr. Wikholm attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Dignity Health. Dr. Wikholm's practice in Santa Maria, CA is open to new patients as reported by Dignity Health.

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