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Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD

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(Stephan R. Targan, MD)

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System), Adult Infectious Disease and Adult Gastroenterology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease

8720 Beverly Boulevard Beverly Building, Lower Level
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-4100

Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system), adult infectious disease and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

8720 Beverly Boulevard Beverly Building, Lower Level
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“In a response to the study in a letter to the editor of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Michelle Vu, MD, Gil Melmed, MD, and Stephan Targan, MD, wrote that while the results "appear...”—"Predicting the Future Role of Cannabis for IBD Treatment", MedPage Today, April 2017

“"The drugs we have today are not perfect, and there is a group of patients who have lifelong problems trying to keep their symptoms under control," says Dr. Stephan R. Targan, a gastroenterologist...”—"Therapy that squirms", Los Angeles Times, May 2004

“Dr. Stephan Targan is a professor of medicine at UCLA and director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's gastroenterology division and its inflammatory bowel disease center.”—"Gaining Insight Into Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Inflammation", Los Angeles Times, July 2000

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	17

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	21

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
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. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	16

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Infectious Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine IM/Infectious Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Stephan R. Targan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-03

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Dr Targan is excellent

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$25,000 $25,000
Pfizer Inc.	$7,615 XELJANZ $7,615
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$6,321 $6,321
Celgene Corporation	$4,760 $4,760
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.	$816 $816
Other	$864 STELARA $125	ENTYVIO $100	SIMPONI ARIA $72	Humira $58	Alinia $9	Other $500

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$39,850
Travel and Lodging	$4,759
Food and Beverage	$768

Research Payments

Dr. Stephan R. Targan, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $14,312.

Biography

Dr. Stephan Targan is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology and adult infectious disease. His areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Targan accepts Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Yext. After attending Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Targan has received distinctions including American Association of Physicians Cedars-Sinai Pioneer in Medicine Award; Editorial Board: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology; and Sherman Prize for Inspiring Excellence in Crohn's and Colitis.