Louisa Ruth Steiger, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Louisa Ruth Steiger is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 543-3995San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Louisa Ruth Steiger, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in San Diego, CA. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the San Diego area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.

1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Diego18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 328dNPPES updated 2025-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

87

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Anxiety Disorders
67%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
67%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
60%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Depression
55%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Alzheimer's / Dementia
51%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Ischemic Heart Disease
41%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$113 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Louisa Ruth Steiger's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 30, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Louisa Ruth Steiger

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Louisa Ruth Steiger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — 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 Louisa Ruth Steiger

NPI records show Dr. Steiger as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 543-3995.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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