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Dr. Stephanie Schmitt, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Pediatrician
,Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schmitt, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Stephanie Schmitt, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Schmitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmitt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmitt’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Schmitt speak?
Dr. Schmitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schmitt treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Schmitt 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. Schmitt. 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.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Which procedures does Dr. Schmitt perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephanie Schmitt may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schmitt's office.
Does Dr. Schmitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmitt accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Schmitt in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Schmitt's office located?
Dr. Stephanie Schmitt's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
What is Dr. Schmitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992202170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmitt
What is Dr. Stephanie Schmitt's specialty?
Dr. Schmitt is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Schmitt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Schmitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmitt is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Stephanie Schmitt accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Schmitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Schmitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmitt's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Schmitt?
Please contact Dr. Schmitt's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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