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Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD

(Stephanie Lessig, MD)

(262 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician, Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), botulinum toxin injection, tremors, and more.

4510 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 657-8540

Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD is a physician provider in San Diego, CA specializing in physician, psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

4510 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

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200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

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3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego Vahcs (664)
San Diego, CA 92161

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2024

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chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

In 2024, Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD had a list price for chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, and chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	480
hospital care	11
injections	61
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
injections	55
minimally invasive procedures	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	14
Hispanic	33
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	18
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331
hospital care	50
injections	84
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	32
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
injections	114
minimally invasive procedures	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	50
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	517
injections	173
minimally invasive procedures	173

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	34
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	497
injections	106
minimally invasive procedures	106

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	31
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441
hospital care	73
injections	23
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	529

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	23
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	31
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	431

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	26
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	434

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	33
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	474

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	30
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	36
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2023

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	444
injections	72
minimally invasive procedures	72

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	35
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD in 2024

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	465
hospital care	44
injections	78
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD.

**Gender**
Female	132
Male	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	200
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: neurology

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 262 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,331 ACTIVA $1,652	RECLAIM $402	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $277
Abbott Laboratories	$939 Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $699	Deep Brain Stimulation $240
GE Healthcare	$700 Omniscan $570	VISIPAQUE IODIXANOL $57	$73
Lundbeck LLC	$569 NORTHERA $551	ONFI $18
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$398 NUPLAZID $398
Other	$1,695 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $218	AUSTEDO $176	GOCOVRI $174	MYOBLOC $167	VERCISE $148	Other $812

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,140
Travel and Lodging	$880
Consulting Fee	$402
Education	$141
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$69

Research Payments

Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD has received 48 research payments totaling $321,136.

Biography

Dr. Stephanie Lessig's specialties are physician and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Lessig's clinical interests include dementia with lewy bodies (DLB), dystonia, and parkinson's disease. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She attended Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Lorraine Lessig, MD From 2012 - 2024

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