Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Stern, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1518009687
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 931101416
(805) 681-1760
Mailing address
Po Box 62106
Santa Barbara, CA 931602106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 21, 2023
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C55421

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518009687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,050
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,810
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 297 279 $97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 136 133 $135
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 132 132 $78
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 98 97 $50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 88 88 $120
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 40 12 $1
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 36 36 $3
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 25 23 $26
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) 24 23 $13
85014 Red blood cell concentration measurement 24 23 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 43 peers in Santa Barbara Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
284
Patients
281
Total drug cost
$2,589
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 48 48 $86
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 45 45 $581
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 40 39 $371
Cephalexin Generic 40 40 $330
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 36 36 $562
Naproxen Generic 22 21 $60
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 14 13 $168
Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) Brand 14 14 $144
Mupirocin Generic 13 13 $138
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 12 12 $151

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicole Stern's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Stern practices Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicole Stern practice?
Dr. Nicole Stern practices at 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 931101416. Office phone: 8056811760.
What is Dr. Nicole Stern's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518009687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Stern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Stern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Stern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.