Joseph Risser, MD
NPI 1952386765 · Family Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Preventive Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Risser, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1952386765).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952386765
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G70886 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 112 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 300 | 96 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 282 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 229 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 197 | 65 |
| Omeprazole | 159 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 147 | 47 |
| Famotidine | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$354 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2012-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Risser's NPI number?
- Joseph Risser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952386765, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Risser's specialty?
- Joseph Risser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Risser located?
- Joseph Risser's practice location on file with NPPES is 6973 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-6339.
- What is Joseph Risser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Risser is (714) 240-9046.
- Does Joseph Risser accept Medicare?
- Joseph Risser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Risser's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Risser's NPI (1952386765) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.