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Dr. Nathan Stern, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stern, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Nathan Stern, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Stern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stern’s office at (805) 681-7144.

    What languages does Dr. Stern speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stern typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stern typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan 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 (805) 681-7144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Contra Costa

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Stern's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Stern's Primary Practice

    3227 State St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    (805) 681-7144

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    What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?A 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 1154768976.

    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. Nathan Stern's specialty?

    Dr. Stern is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Barbara, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Stern is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Nathan Stern accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Nathan Stern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (805) 681-7144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Stern?

    Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (805) 681-7144 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Stern's office located?

    Dr. Stern's office is located in Santa Barbara, CA.