Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Keating, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1215099767
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8819
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2018
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G56710
Medicaid
IL #036114169

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215099767. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,329
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$152,320
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 2,160 23 $16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 307 187 $136
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 223 118 $189
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 154 32 $1
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 140 59 $73
J3489 Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg 135 27 $10
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 56 27 $15
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 48 48 $233
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 33 24 $71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$259
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 9 $216.88
PFIZER INC. 2 $41.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$259

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
871
Patients
223
Total drug cost
$576,860
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 167 59 $2,627
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 130 43 $9,754
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 110 33 $9,375
Alendronate Sodium Generic 85 29 $1,206
Allopurinol Generic 76 23 $1,495
Tramadol Hcl Generic 61 0 $663
Prolia (Denosumab) Brand 42 25 $68,444
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 0 $805
Colchicine Generic 30 11 $4,564
Celecoxib Generic 24 0 $2,124

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Keating's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Keating practices Rheumatology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Keating practice?
Dr. Richard Keating practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585548819.
What is Dr. Richard Keating's NPI?
Dr. Richard Keating's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215099767, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Keating accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Keating accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Keating commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.