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Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE

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(Dr. F. Otis Stephen, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1998)

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

8720 Beverly Boulevard Beverly Building, Lower Level
West Hollywood, CA 90048

(310) 423-0095

Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE is a gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

8720 Beverly Boulevard Beverly Building, Lower Level
West Hollywood, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE can help you with:

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.

diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	25
gastrointestinal procedures	187
injections	11
minimally invasive procedures	186
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	156

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	41

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	10
gastrointestinal procedures	155
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	154
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

diagnostic procedures	83
gastrointestinal procedures	126
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392
minimally invasive procedures	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	49
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	21

diagnostic procedures	97
gastrointestinal procedures	115
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351
minimally invasive procedures	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	41
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

diagnostic procedures	46
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	93
hospital care	347
inpatient care	347
minimally invasive procedures	92
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	53
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	32
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	42
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	33
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	39
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	50
gastrointestinal procedures	109
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	157
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	29
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	131
hospital care	301
injections	13
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	137
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Female	66
Male	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	105
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Education & Training

Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the IM/Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: IM/Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE 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. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Railroad Medicare, Optima Health, Blue Shield California PPO and Medicare MCR.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE accepts the following insurance providers:

Medi-Cal

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Railroad Medicare

Optima Health

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD, FASGE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,182 General - Biliary Devices $590	CAPTIVATOR II SNARE $562	GENERAL - POLYPECTOMY $29
Shire North American Group Inc	$113 GATTEX $113
Exact Sciences Corporation	$100 Cologuard Collection Kit $100
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$56 Ocaliva $56
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$12 Gastroenterology $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,077
Food and Beverage	$385

Biography

Dr. F. Stephen is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, CA. His clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and liver disease. Dr. Stephen appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Optima Health, and more. His education and training includes medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Stephen's practice in West Hollywood, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.