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Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD

(Dr. Adeunice Sanchez-Mata, M.D.)

(334 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Stanford University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: anxiety, postpartum depression, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and more.

2020 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 499-2600

Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

2020 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123

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Sharp HealthCare

525 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

(858) 499-2600

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Some issues Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	28
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	46

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	51

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	124
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	5
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at O'Connor Hospital. She is certified by the Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: O'Connor Hospital

Board Certification: Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

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. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 334 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, 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. Adeunice Sanchez Mata, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,060 Victoza $343	RYBELSUS $220	Ozempic $148	Saxenda $125	NovoLog $100	Other $125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$125 FARXIGA $125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$97 JARDIANCE $97
EISAI INC.	$85 Belviq $85

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,361
Education	$6

Biography

Dr. Adeunice Sanchez-Mata is a family medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA. On average, patients gave Dr. Sanchez-Mata a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Sanchez-Mata include warts, psoriasis, and headache. She can take Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. She attended medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Sanchez-Mata is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.