Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Axelrod, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Sacramento, CA
- NPI 1437147923
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2800 L St, 6Th Floor
Sacramento, CA 958165616
(916) 887-4040
fax (916) 887-4045 - Mailing address
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10470 Old Placerville RD, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 958272539
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 22, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G43153
- Medicaid
- CA #00G431530
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437147923. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,562
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$250,559
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 694 | 321 | $135 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 354 | 349 | $71 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 212 | 151 | $15 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 208 | 98 | $123 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 166 | 136 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 158 | 69 | $219 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 134 | 47 | $25 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 132 | 127 | $212 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 103 | 36 | $31 | |
93297 |
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | 79 | 13 | $27 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,443
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $324.13 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $319.86 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $224.24 | |
| Recor Medical Inc | 1 | $182.43 | |
| CVRx, Inc. | 3 | $153.08 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $115.88 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $103.96 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $18.97 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,028
Patients
597
Total drug cost
$437,657
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 315 | 87 | $5,203 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 275 | 86 | $6,154 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 216 | 64 | $324,024 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 189 | 57 | $2,277 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 162 | 43 | $2,544 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 146 | 42 | $1,483 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 111 | 30 | $1,318 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 110 | 42 | $1,204 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 103 | 28 | $1,917 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 75 | 21 | $1,535 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Axelrod's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Axelrod practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Axelrod practice?
Dr. Richard Axelrod practices at 2800 L St, Sacramento, CA 958165616. Office phone: 9168874040.
What is Dr. Richard Axelrod's NPI?
Dr. Richard Axelrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437147923, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Axelrod accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Axelrod accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Axelrod commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.