Summary

Dr. Karisa Thayer specializes in internal medicine, focusing on comprehensive adult healthcare. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her residency at USC Women's & Children's Hospital. With 12 years of experience in practice, Dr. Thayer brings extensive knowledge to her patient care.

Dr. Thayer practices at San Ysidro Health Center in National City, California, and maintains affiliations with several respected hospitals including Keck Hospital of USC, Paradise Valley Hospital, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Memorial Hospital of Gardena. She treats patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, as well as providing pediatric hypertension care. Her practice includes routine blood testing and substance use disorder screening, and she administers flu vaccines to help keep patients healthy throughout the year.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • Usc Womens & Childrens Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

San Ysidro Health Center

330 E 8th StNational City, CA 91950

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12 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, Tamil
National City , CALyons , COMesquite , TXPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karisa Fern Thayer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Group - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Karisa Fern Thayer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Karisa Fern Thayer has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Karisa Fern Thayer holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Usc Womens & Childrens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Karisa Fern Thayer's NPI number is 1558765941.

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Does Karisa Thayer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Karisa Thayer affiliated with?
Karisa Thayer is affiliated with Keck Hospital Of Usc, Paradise Valley Hospital, Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA.
Does Karisa Thayer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karisa Thayer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Karisa Thayer's office located?
Karisa Thayer's office is located at 330 E 8th St, National City, CA, 91950.

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