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Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS

(Imanuel Lerman, MD)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Anesthesiology

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral nerve stimulation, and more.

9300 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

(858) 249-3800

Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS is an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, psychiatry & neurology, general practice and anesthesiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

9300 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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11201 Benton Street Va Loma Linda Hcs (605)
Loma Linda, CA 92357

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200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

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3855 Health Sciences Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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4250 First Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

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Some issues Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

In The News

“"It's a pilot study to evaluate whether ultrasound stimulation focused on the spleen can reduce inflammatory biomarkers in hospital patients infected with SARS-CoV-2," said Dr. Imanuel Lerman,...”—"UCSD School of Medicine Researchers Begin COVID-19 Ultrasound Spleen Study", Times of San Diego, May 2021

“A class of antidepressants called SSRIs are commonly prescribed for PTSD, said Dr. Imanuel Lerman, a physician scientist at the University of California at San Diego.”—"UT-Dallas researchers explore treatment to improve PTSD recovery", Dallas News, January 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2013 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	140
injections	87
nerve block	33
pain management	67
spinal procedures	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2014 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	215
injections	141
nerve block	77
pain management	117
spinal procedures	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	12
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	198
injections	139
nerve block	76
pain management	119
spinal procedures	90

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	26
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	22
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2016 were injections, pain management, nerve block and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	144
injections	118
nerve block	62
pain management	80
spinal procedures	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2017 were injections, pain management, nerve block and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	165
injections	112
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	46
pain management	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2018 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	117
injections	83
nerve block	29
pain management	52
spinal procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	36

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	104
injections	113
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	53
pain management	82
spinal procedures	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	5
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	1
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pain Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pain Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UC San Diego Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$6,208 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $5,956	GENERAL - THERAPIES $73	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $40	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $29	$110
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,231 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $59	SYNCHROMEDII $28	$4,145
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,637 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,637
Nevro Corp.	$324 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $324
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$181 Pain Therapies $40	Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $20	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $7	$114
Other	$986 ReActiv8 $165	Neuro-Chronic Pain $154	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $142	Cambia $120	SCS IPGs $84	Other $321

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,875
Travel and Lodging	$2,618
Food and Beverage	$2,022
Education	$54

Research Payments

Dr. Imanuel R. Lerman, MD, MS has received 14 research payments totaling $152,790.

Biography

Dr. Imanuel Lerman is a physician who specializes in general practice, anesthesiology, and complementary and alternative medicine. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Yale University, Dr. Lerman attended Georgetown University School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lerman include migraine, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and pain management. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.