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Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: cancer, spinal cord tumor, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and more.

2825 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 454-6600

Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD is a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

2801 K Street Suite 502
Sacramento, CA 95816

1-877-515-0053

(916) 454-6926

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Sutter Health

2825 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 454-6600

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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

image guided procedures

In 2023, Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD performed more image guided procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

radiation therapy

stereotactic body radiation therapy

In 2012, Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD performed more radiation therapy, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) 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. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331
image guided procedures	58
radiation therapy	988

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	360
image guided procedures	101
radiation therapy	673

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	32
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	435
image guided procedures	117
radiation therapy	983

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	41
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	448
image guided procedures	102
radiation therapy	471

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	530
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	140
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	426
image guided procedures	61
radiation therapy	434

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	11
Hispanic	27
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	64
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	560
image guided procedures	56
radiation therapy	568

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	18
Hispanic	18
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	57
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2018 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	459
image guided procedures	143
radiation therapy	519

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	50
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250
image guided procedures	71
radiation therapy	303

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	46
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
image guided procedures	61
radiation therapy	291

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	18
Hispanic	17
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
image guided procedures	53
radiation therapy	307

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	20
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	37
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	339
image guided procedures	70
radiation therapy	253

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	36
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sacramento, CA were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

doctor visit	372
image guided procedures	81
radiation therapy	526

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	25
Non-Hispanic White	310
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	48
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	68

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Radiation Oncology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Radiation Oncology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

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. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Magellan Health Services, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Aetna Plans: 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....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Anthony Tswent Pu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Magellan Health Services

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Aetna Plans: 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...

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$153 Edge $130	$23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$115 VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$103 NON BRAND $67	ZYKADIA $19	Exjade $18
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.	$83 Proleukin $83
Depomed, Inc.	$39 Lazanda $39
Other	$167 OPDIVO $32	ALOXI $29	TARCEVA $25	XTANDI $22	ELITEK $18	Other $41

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$661

Biography

Dr. Anthony Pu's specialty is radiation oncology. Dr. Pu's areas of expertise include spinal cord tumor, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and lung cancer. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California. According to Sutter Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Sacramento, CA.