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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kershaw, Internist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Robert Kershaw, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kershaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kershaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kershaw’s office at (805) 681-7602.
What languages does Dr. Kershaw speak?
Dr. Kershaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kershaw typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kershaw 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. Kershaw. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kershaw typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kershaw may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kershaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kershaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Kershaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 681-7602 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kershaw accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Kershaw 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kershaw's office located?
Dr. Robert Kershaw's Primary Practice
215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7602
What is Dr. Kershaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kershaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750341673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kershaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kershaw
What is Dr. Robert Kershaw's specialty?
Dr. Kershaw 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. Robert Kershaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kershaw is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Kershaw accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kershaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Kershaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kershaw's office at (805) 681-7602 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Kershaw?
Please contact Dr. Kershaw's office at (805) 681-7602 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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