Nicole Stern, M.D.
NPI 1518009687 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Stern, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1518009687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518009687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C55421 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
898 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 324 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 123 | $77 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 73 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $118 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 63 | 63 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 48 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 45 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 30 |
| Naproxen | 24 | 24 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-13
- Last updated
- 2023-09-21
- Certified
- 2023-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Stern's NPI number?
- Nicole Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518009687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Stern's specialty?
- Nicole Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Stern located?
- Nicole Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416.
- What is Nicole Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Stern is (805) 681-1760.
- Does Nicole Stern accept Medicare?
- Nicole Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Stern's NPI (1518009687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.