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Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO

(Dr. Jennifer Moreen Kostrinsky, D.O)
Specializes in: Family Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Professional interests include: weight management, smoking cessation, depression, and more.
5525 Grossmont Center Drive Floor 4
La Mesa, CA 91942

Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO is a family medicine practitioner in La Mesa, CA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

View Doctor's Full Profile (858) 499-2711

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

5525 Grossmont Center Drive Floor 4
La Mesa, CA 91942
(858) 499-2711
(619) 644-6899
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Sharp HealthCare

8701 Cuyamaca Street Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 499-2715
(619) 568-8080
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Some issues Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 130

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 153

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 15
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2013

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 143

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 12
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2014

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 22
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2015

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in La Mesa, CA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
preventive care 12
vaccines 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 18
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2016

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 108

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 21
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2017

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 136

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 24
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 56
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2018

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in La Mesa, CA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 151
preventive care 50
vaccines 50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 28
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2019

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 95

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 24
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2020

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 23
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 26
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2022

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 143

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 25
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 89
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2023

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 184

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Male 22
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO in 2024

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in La Mesa, CA were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit 133
preventive care 31
vaccines 31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO.

Gender
Female 64
Male 20
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 65
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 18
Less than 65 2
65 to 74 42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. She is certified by the Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

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. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Beech Street, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Aetna: HMO, Aetna: POS, Health Net: PPO, Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans, TRICARE: TRICARE for Life, Whole Foods Market: PPO, Aetna: EPO, Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare), Aetna: PPO, Health Net: HMO and Health Net: POS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
United Healthcare
Sharp Health Plan
Humana
Cigna
Anthem
Beech Street
Self-Pay/Uninsured
Aetna: HMO
Aetna: POS
Health Net: PPO
Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans
TRICARE: TRICARE for Life
Whole Foods Market: PPO
Aetna: EPO
Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare)
Aetna: PPO
Health Net: HMO
Health Net: POS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 192 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA. 

4.9
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer M. Simkin Kostrinsky, MD, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novo Nordisk Inc $136
$136
VIVUS Inc $113 QSYMIA
$113
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $112 Contrave
$112
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $352
Education $10

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Kostrinsky practices family medicine in La Mesa, CA and Santee, CA. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Kostrinsky's clinical interests: diabetes, hospice (end-of-life care), and depression. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Before completing her residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Dr. Kostrinsky attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

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