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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fearer, Internist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Todd Fearer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Fearer graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fearer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fearer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fearer’s office at (805) 969-4382.
Where did Dr. Fearer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp, Internal Medicine | Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Fearer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Todd Fearer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fearer speak?
Dr. Fearer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fearer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fearer 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. Fearer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63531: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right posterior cerebral artery
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fearer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fearer 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. Fearer. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Fearer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fearer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 969-4382 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fearer accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Fearer in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Globe Life
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fearer's office located?
Dr. Todd Fearer's Primary Practice
1214 Coast Village Rd Ste 5
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-4382
What is Dr. Fearer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fearer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619960903.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fearer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fearer
What is Dr. Todd Fearer's specialty?
Dr. Fearer is a Internist near Santa Barbara, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Todd Fearer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fearer is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 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
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Is Todd Fearer accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Todd Fearer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Todd Fearer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fearer's office at (805) 969-4382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Todd Fearer?
Please contact Dr. Fearer's office at (805) 969-4382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Todd Fearer have?
Dr. Todd Fearer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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