Stephen T. Penepacker, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Stephen T. Penepacker is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen T. Penepacker, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 27+ years, working in group practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders and anxiety.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2178 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4535
$1.2k received from industry
66 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 Stephen T. Penepacker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 8, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1999)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Stephen T. Penepacker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen T. Penepacker for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to San Luis Obispo 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 Stephen T. Penepacker
Dr. Penepacker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 781-4700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2178 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4535
Mailing Address
2178 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4535
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