Jon Uyesaka, MD
Jon Uyesaka is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Jon Uyesaka, MD in person in Santa Barbara or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3111dNPPES updated 2017-11-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5333 Hollister Ave Ste 255, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2470
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.21%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
596
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
507
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,636
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $583k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
54 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Jon Uyesaka's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Hahnemann University College of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Hahnemann University College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194106
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Jon Uyesaka
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jon Uyesaka for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Jon Uyesaka
Dr. Uyesaka is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 681-7204.
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 Jon Uyesaka
Practice Location
5333 Hollister Ave Ste 255, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2470
Mailing Address
5333 Hollister Ave Ste 255, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2470
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