# Richard Essner, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/richard-essner-md-1336163328
NPI: 1336163328
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Richard Essner, MD is a surgical oncology based in West Hollywood, CA practicing at Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation with NPI 1336163328 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Surgical Oncology
- Secondary specialties: GENERAL SURGERY
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1985
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1336163328 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1336163328))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
- Address: 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 900481804
- Phone: (310) 423-3277
- Group practice size: 288 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 10 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 8 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 4 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Richard Essner, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1336163328).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 14 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $369.

Largest disclosed payer: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC ($127 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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