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Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Professional interests include: insect bites and stings, medication, cough, and more.

3816 Woodruff Avenue Suite 209
Long Beach, CA

(562) 496-4749

Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Dignity Health, MemorialCare Medical Group, Greater Newport Physicians, Long Beach Medical Center, Providence, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach and St Mary Medical Center Long Beach.

Office Locations

Greater Newport Physicians

3816 Woodruff Avenue Suite 209
Long Beach, CA

(562) 496-4749

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3816 Woodruff Avenue Suite 209
Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 496-4749

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Some issues Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)

Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.

Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.

There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.

Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

immunotherapy

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, immunotherapy, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD performed more subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2012 were immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
immunotherapy	175
injections	175

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2013 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	697
doctor visit	171
immunotherapy	223
injections	223
minimally invasive procedures	697
skin testing	697

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2014 were immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	153
immunotherapy	286
injections	286

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	901
doctor visit	171
immunotherapy	284
injections	284
minimally invasive procedures	659
skin testing	901

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1121
doctor visit	246
immunotherapy	413
injections	413
minimally invasive procedures	926
skin testing	1121

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	53
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1270
doctor visit	258
immunotherapy	444
injections	444
minimally invasive procedures	945
skin testing	1270

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2018 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1468
doctor visit	269
immunotherapy	436
injections	436
minimally invasive procedures	1199
skin testing	1468

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2019 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2239
doctor visit	456
immunotherapy	557
injections	557
minimally invasive procedures	1694
skin testing	2239

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	18
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2020 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2831
doctor visit	488
immunotherapy	903
injections	903
minimally invasive procedures	2289
skin testing	2831

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	12
Hispanic	22
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2366
doctor visit	460
immunotherapy	995
injections	995
minimally invasive procedures	2067
skin testing	2366

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2412
doctor visit	377
immunotherapy	879
injections	879
minimally invasive procedures	2078
skin testing	2412

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Long Beach, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	1700
doctor visit	286
immunotherapy	508
injections	508
minimally invasive procedures	1394
skin testing	1700

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	141
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	40
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified by the Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (1984)

Board Certification: Allergy & Immunology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Dignity Health

MemorialCare Medical Group

Greater Newport Physicians

Long Beach Medical Center

Providence

Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach

St Mary Medical Center Long Beach

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. Steven M. Meltzer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Long Beach, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$58,970 BREO $33,685	ARNUITY ELLIPTA $13,104	BREO ELLIPTA $1,541	NUCALA $657	TANZEUM $313	Other $9,670
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$25,440 Aerospan $23,843	Dymista $1,597
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$17,985 DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $55	$17,930
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$10,240 XOLAIR $10,207	FEVIPIPRANT $33
Genentech, Inc.	$5,780 XOLAIR $5,780
Other	$26,267 EUCRISA $3,782	DUPIXENT $3,080	CINRYZE HUMAN C1-ESTERASE INHIBITOR $2,926	Auvi-Q $1,313	QVAR $1,020	Other $14,145

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$66,471
Consulting Fee	$31,805
Travel and Lodging	$24,877
Food and Beverage	$21,052
Honoraria	$250
Other	$227

Research Payments

Dr. Steven M. Meltzer, MD has received 818 research payments totaling $5,180,936.

Biography

Dr. Steven Meltzer's area of specialization is pediatric allergy & immunology. These areas are among Dr. Meltzer's clinical interests: warts, drug allergy, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). His patients gave him an average rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Anthem, Blue California, Aetna, and more. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, and Long Beach Medical Center. Dr. Meltzer welcomes new patients at his office inLong Beach, CA as reported by Dignity Health.