Stephanie Kedhia Iem, D.O.
With over 21 years in family medicine, Stephanie Kedhia Iem, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in Escondido. She graduated from Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1993dNPPES updated 2020-11-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
701 E Grand Ave Ste 100, Escondido, CA 92025-4466
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 = better2.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,997
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $220k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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 (-20%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37 received from industry
2 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 Stephanie Kedhia Iem's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo
Board certified · Nov 19, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Touro Un College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo (Class of 2005)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephanie Kedhia Iem
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Kedhia Iem for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Escondido 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 Stephanie Kedhia Iem
Dr. Iem is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Escondido, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 294-8898.
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 Stephanie Kedhia Iem
Practice Location
701 E Grand Ave Ste 100, Escondido, CA 92025-4466
Mailing Address
701 E Grand Ave Ste 100, Escondido, CA 92025-4466
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