--- title: "Dr. Nathan Hitzeman | Family Doctor in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Nathan Hitzeman, M.D. practices Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nathan-hitzeman-1046240803" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Nathan Hitzeman, M.D. ![Nathan Hitzeman, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ZhdL1B0QHpMRUiej5dy1eEiWD2Zzpy2ZhdMRQmDEG-4/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(259 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Nathan Hitzeman, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Not accepting new patients [1201 Alhambra Blvd.Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95816](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1201+Alhambra+Blvd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) ## Have you seen this provider before? Schedule in My Health Online. [Sign in to schedule](https://myhealthonline.sutterhealth.org/MHO/Scheduling?workflow=ExistingProvider) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nathan-hitzeman-1046240803#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nathan-hitzeman-1046240803#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nathan-hitzeman-1046240803#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-nathan-hitzeman-1046240803#provider-services) ## About Dr. Hitzeman Languages English and Spanish (Fluent) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I treat each patient as if they were family. I am grateful to be able to meet so many diverse people and help them in whatever way I can. ### Professional highlights Volunteer at Clinica Tepati - UC Davis student run free clinic for the uninsured Latino population, Editor for Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine magazine, American Academy of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include swimming, scuba, jogging, camping, motorcycle riding. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, Los Angeles **Residency:** Sutter Health Family Medicine ## Board certifications - Family Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Alhambra Medical Office](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/alhambra-medical-office-1043246590) 1201 Alhambra Blvd. Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95816 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1201+Alhambra+Blvd.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-451-4400](tel:+19164514400) 916-731-7955 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam - Circumcision - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Minor Office Procedures - Obstetrical Care - Preventive Care - Vasectomy - [Well-Child Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care) ### Conditions - ADHD Combined Type - ADHD in Children and Teens - Adolescent Health and Development - Cardiovascular disease - Cholesterol disorders - [Coronary artery disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/coronary-artery-disease) - [Diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes) - Diabetic foot - [Headache](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care) - High-Risk Hypertension - Infectious Disease Problem - [Kidney disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) - [Men's Health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/mens-health) - [Menopause](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/menopause-care) - [Migraine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care) - Obesity - Parathyroid disease - Puberty - [Weight management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/weight-management-programs) ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup - Asthma management - Cholesterol Management - Cultural Competency - Diverse Patients - Dermatology - Geriatric care - Infectious Disease - [Travel Medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/travel-medicine) - [Women's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-health) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Family+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Alhambra+Medical+Office%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A38.57016539061212%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.46596510620873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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