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Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD

(444 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: headache, sports health, diabetes, and more.

8701 Cuyamaca Street Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071

(858) 499-2715

Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

8701 Cuyamaca Street Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071

(858) 499-2715

(619) 568-8080

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Some issues Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
preventive care	73
vaccines	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
preventive care	93
vaccines	93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	27
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
preventive care	55
vaccines	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	54
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	18
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
preventive care	69
vaccines	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
manual therapy	53
preventive care	24
rehabilitation	95
vaccines	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	14
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	40
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
manual therapy	609
preventive care	13
rehabilitation	1360
vaccines	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	24
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	52
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2022 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
manual therapy	347
rehabilitation	879

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	32
Hispanic	44
Asian	27
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	72
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA during 2023 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	23
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	59
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Santee, CA were rehabilitation, manual therapy, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	190
manual therapy	336
preventive care	41
rehabilitation	778
vaccines	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	204
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Hospital. He is certified by the Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Naval Hospital

Board Certification: Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD 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. Keith R. Fischer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 444 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith R. Fischer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santee, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$37 NUCALA $37

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$37

Biography

Dr. Keith Fischer's specialty is family medicine. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Fischer's areas of expertise include diabetes, preventive care, and sports health. He is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Naval Hospital.