Stuart Douglas Klein, MD

Internal Medicine

Telehealth Available
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Patients across CA can see Stuart Douglas Klein, MD in person in Poway or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 1980), he has been practicing for over 46 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Poway46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1637dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1, Poway, CA 92064-2425

Fax: (858) 485-0371
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

4.41%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)

4.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)

Better than 70% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

202

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

381

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,558

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $396k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)43%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

64 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Stuart Douglas Klein's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    Howard University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 9, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190167

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stuart Douglas Klein

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Stuart Douglas Klein for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Poway 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 Stuart Douglas Klein

NPI records show Dr. Klein as active with telehealth listed in Poway, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 485-6444.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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