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Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD

(Dr. Berc Sarafian, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), upper endoscopy, endoscopy

1518 S Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 584-1344

Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD is a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

Office Locations

1518 S Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 584-1344

(727) 584-7855

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1920 West Bay Drive Suite 6
Largo, FL 33770

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Some issues Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2023

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In 2023, Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
hospital care	850
inpatient care	850

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	21
doctor visit	141
hospital care	1103
inpatient care	1092
outpatient care	11
pulmonary testing	44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	34
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	96
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	30
doctor visit	169
hospital care	1556
inpatient care	1517
outpatient care	39
pulmonary testing	62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	63
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	167
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	74
Diabetes	49
Dementia	45
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	15
doctor visit	137
hospital care	1448
inpatient care	1448
pulmonary testing	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1066
Black	144
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	316
Less than 65	302

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	50
Dementia	44
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	19
doctor visit	127
hospital care	1460
inpatient care	1460
pulmonary testing	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	56
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	122
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	51
Dementia	48
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, breathing treatment and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	14
doctor visit	123
hospital care	1042
inpatient care	1042
pulmonary testing	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	30
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	114
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	49
Dementia	48
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
hospital care	955
inpatient care	955

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	37
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	98
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	56
Dementia	49
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
hospital care	1013
inpatient care	1013
pulmonary testing	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	48
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	98
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	55
Dementia	53
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
hospital care	1068
inpatient care	1068

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	24
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	70
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	53
Dementia	50
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	922
inpatient care	922

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	53
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	53
Dementia	50
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	476
inpatient care	476

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	29
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	61
Dementia	40
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and outpatient care.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	1081
inpatient care	1076
outpatient care	25
pulmonary testing	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	392
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	105
Less than 65	98
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

Education & Training

He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pulmonology and Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: Pulmonology and Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Northside Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
The Medicines Company	$484 ORBACTIV $462	VABOMERE $22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$189 BREO $50	ANORO $24	ADVAIR $20	$95
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$58 Xerava $58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$14 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $14
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2 Esbriet $2

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$568
Consulting Fee	$165
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Berc Sarafian, who practices in Clearwater, FL and Largo, FL, is a medical specialist in adult pulmonology. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University. Clinical interests for Dr. Sarafian include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and upper endoscopy. Dr. Sarafian (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Armenian. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc C. Sarafian, MD From 2012 - 2022

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