Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stephen, Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Where did Dr. Stephen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: St. Louis University
Residency: John Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital
Medical School: Ohio State University
Is Dr. Stephen board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Otis Stephen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stephen speak?
Dr. Stephen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Stephen typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stephen 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. Stephen. 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.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Bowel Blockage
- Crohn's Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn’s Disease
- Small Bowel Crohn's with Obstruction
- Ileitis with Intestinal Blockage
- Bowel Obstruction from Crohn's
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50012: Crohn's disease of small intestine with intestinal obstruction
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Stephen typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stephen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stephen. 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.
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Tumor/Polyp Removal
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Small Intestine Endoscopy to Stop Bleeding
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
- Enteroscopy with Lesion Ablation
- Small Bowel Polyp Removal
- Intestinal Tumor Ablation (Endoscopic)
- Enteroscopy with biopsy
- Deep small bowel endoscopy
- Ileum endoscopy
- Small bowel scope with tissue sample
- Enteroscopy with Hemostasis
- Small Bowel Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Ileum Endoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Enteroscopy with Bleeding Control
- Deep Enteroscopy
- Intestinal Bleeding Treatment Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 44369: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
- 44377: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 44378: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
- 44366: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Stephen accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-3870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stephen accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Stephen in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Stephen's office located?
Dr. Otis Stephen's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 423-3870
What hospitals are Dr. Stephen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Stephen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Stephen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stephen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780615906.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stephen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stephen