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Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD

(David Pilcher)

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), men's health issues, and more.

1661 Soquel Drive Suite D
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 458-6925

Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA specializing in family medicine and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

1661 Soquel Drive
Ste D Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Sutter Health

1661 Soquel Drive Suite D
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 458-6925

(831) 458-5698

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2025 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 458-5524

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9515 Soquel Drive Suite 100 Aptos Ca
Aptos, CA 95003

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Some issues Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
breathing treatment	16
doctor visit	948
hospital care	24
injections	14
inpatient care	24
lab tests	27
preventive care	163
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30
skin procedures	30
vaccines	147

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	13
doctor visit	849
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
preventive care	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
vaccines	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	80
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
breathing treatment	12
doctor visit	817
hospital care	20
injections	17
inpatient care	20
lab tests	22
preventive care	258
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
skin procedures	22
vaccines	241

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	75
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	942
hospital care	20
injections	19
inpatient care	20
lab tests	20
preventive care	341
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
skin procedures	29
vaccines	326

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	146
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	742
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lab tests	16
preventive care	221
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
vaccines	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	66
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	809
inpatient care	768
outpatient care	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	107
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	459
inpatient care	445
outpatient care	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	61
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	363
inpatient care	348
outpatient care	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	29
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	409
inpatient care	373
outpatient care	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	70
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	32
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	341
inpatient care	341

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	28
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	409
inpatient care	397
outpatient care	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	42
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	404
inpatient care	404

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	50
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	387
inpatient care	387

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	51
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ste D Santa Cruz, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	859
hospital care	284
injections	16
inpatient care	275
lab tests	21
outpatient care	23
preventive care	222
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
skin procedures	25
vaccines	207

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	64
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Residency: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO), Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net PPO, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David W. Pilcher, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare

Cigna

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)

Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program

Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP)

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees)

Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group

TRICARE: Prime Remote

Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group

TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra)

TRICARE: Retired Reserve

Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna: Traditional Choice

Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans

Aetna: Managed Choice POS

Aetna: Health Fund POS

Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO

SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)

Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access

Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO

Provider Networks of America: PPO

Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)

TRICARE: Reserve Select

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California

Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS

Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net PPO

TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO)

Aetna: HMO

Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO

TRICARE: Prime

Aetna: Open Choice PPO

Aetna: Aetna Select EPO

Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)

TRICARE: Young Adult

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Biography

Dr. David Pilcher practices family medicine and hospital medicine (hospitalist) in Santa Cruz, CA. His clinical interests include puberty, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and women's health issues. His professional affiliations include Dignity Health and Sutter Health. Dr. Pilcher appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Pilcher is not accepting new patients at this time according to Dignity Health. He attended the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Pilcher (or staff) speaks Spanish and German.