Summary

Dr. Richard Axelrod is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned their medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. They completed their residency at UCSF Medical Center and brings 47 years of experience to their practice. Dr. Axelrod is fluent in Chinese and Spanish.

Dr. Axelrod practices at multiple locations including Sutter Amador Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, and the Buhler Specialty Pavilion in Sacramento, California. They focus on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. Dr. Axelrod performs heart diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms and EKGs to evaluate cardiac function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Axelrod 5.0 out of 5 stars for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Buhler Specialty Pavilion

2800 L St Ste 300Sacramento, CA 95816
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Sacramento , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: Guys Hospital Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Richard J. Axelrod

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr Richard J. Axelrod has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Richard J. Axelrod has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr Richard J. Axelrod holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr Axelrod's NPI number is 1437147923.

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Dr Richard Axelrod's office is located at 2800 L St Ste 300, Sacramento, CA, 95816.
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What languages does Dr Richard Axelrod speak?
Dr Richard Axelrod speaks Chinese and Spanish.

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