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Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD

(Dr. Kristine Ahern, MD)

(486 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Stanford University School of Medicine (1998)

401 Old San Francisco Road Level 2
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(650) 934-7676

Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD is a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

401 Old San Francisco Road Level 2
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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Sutter Health

701 East El Camino Real North Wing, Floor 3
Mountain View, CA 94040

(650) 934-7676

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2023, Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ultraviolet light therapy

In 2013, Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD had a list price for ultraviolet (UV) light therapy 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	430
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	223
skin procedures	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	479
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	255
skin procedures	268

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	103
doctor visit	473
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
skin procedures	239

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2016 were skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	520
ear procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	236
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	234
skin procedures	248

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	515
phototherapy (light therapy)	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259
skin procedures	276

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	537
phototherapy (light therapy)	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253
skin procedures	269

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	514
phototherapy (light therapy)	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	279
skin procedures	279

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	31
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2020 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	475
phototherapy (light therapy)	319
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
skin procedures	226

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2021 were phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	588
phototherapy (light therapy)	410
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	303
skin procedures	303

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	670
phototherapy (light therapy)	316
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	388
skin procedures	388

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	2
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	725
phototherapy (light therapy)	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	422
skin procedures	422

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	103
doctor visit	538
ear procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	278
skin procedures	285

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	328
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She is certified by the Dermatology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: Dermatology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

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. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

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

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

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

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

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 486 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristine Vb Ahern, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sunnyvale, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.	$203 VTAMA $203
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$193 LIBTAYO $39	DUPIXENT $28	$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$146 Sotyktu $122	OPDUALAG $24
GENZYME CORPORATION	$121 DUPIXENT $121
Pfizer Inc.	$98 CIBINQO $73	LITFULO $25
Other	$414 REMICADE $80	Zoryve $72	COSENTYX $50	Skyrizi $35	Klisyri $33	Other $144

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,081
Education	$95

Biography

Dr. Kristine Ahern sees patients in Mountain View, CA and Sunnyvale, CA. Her medical specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). Her average patient rating is 2.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ahern is affiliated with Sutter Health. She seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Stanford University Medical Center.