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Dr. Anna Stern, MD

Dr. Anna Stern, MD

La Jolla, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stern, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Anna Stern, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Stern graduated from UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego. Dr. Stern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stern’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stern’s office at (858) 554-1212.

    Where did Dr. Stern go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | San Diego State University, San Diego | The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | Primary Care Physician

    Is Dr. Stern board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Anna Stern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Stern speak?

    Dr. Stern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Stern typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Stern diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stern. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Stern typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Anna Stern may include:

    Please contact Dr. Stern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Stern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Stern in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Stern's office located?

    Dr. Anna Stern's Primary Practice

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-1212

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    What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184728834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stern?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stern

    What is Dr. Anna Stern's specialty?

    Dr. Stern is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near La Jolla, CA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Anna Stern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stern is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Anna Stern accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Anna Stern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anna Stern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (858) 554-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anna Stern?

    Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (858) 554-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anna Stern have?

    Dr. Anna Stern is certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine.

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