Jerome Stenehjem, M.D.
With over 44 years in specialist, Jerome Stenehjem, M.D. is a long-established specialist in San Diego. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1415dNPPES updated 2022-06-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8765 Aero Dr Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92123-1767
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better36.21%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+31.1 pts)
36.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
119
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
71
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
417
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $53k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$235 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jerome Stenehjem's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Utah School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 20, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191314
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Jerome Stenehjem
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jerome Stenehjem for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jerome Stenehjem
Dr. Stenehjem is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 541-4480.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jerome Stenehjem
Practice Location
8765 Aero Dr Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92123-1767
Mailing Address
8765 Aero Dr Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92123-1767
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