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Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD

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(Dr. Luis Savastano, MD, PhD)

(131 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Neurosurgery

National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE EIGHTH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

(415) 353-7500

Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD is a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA specializing in general practice and neurosurgery. He graduated from National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCSF Health, Hill Physicians and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Clinic.

Office Locations

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE EIGHTH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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400 Parnassus Avenue Floor 8
San Francisco, CA 94143

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid arteriogram

cervicocerebral arteriogram

embolization

spinal embolization

In 2024, Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD performed more carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, embolization, and spinal embolization procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

angiogram

vascular procedures

In 2012, Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD performed more angiogram (angiography), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	19
doctor visit	30
minimally invasive procedures	19
spinal procedures	19
vascular procedures	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and endarterectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	103
endarterectomy	14
minimally invasive procedures	26
neck surgery	14
spinal procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	15
vascular procedures	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	25
doctor visit	68
minimally invasive procedures	25
spinal procedures	25
vascular procedures	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2023 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
spinal procedures	28
vascular procedures	93

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2024 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	32
doctor visit	28
minimally invasive procedures	32
spinal procedures	32
vascular procedures	116

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in SAN FRANCISCO, CA were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

catheterization	23
doctor visit	57
endarterectomy	14
minimally invasive procedures	26
neck surgery	14
spinal procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	15
vascular procedures	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD From 2020 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	13
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD graduated from National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of Medical Specialties and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of Medical Specialties

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

Hill Physicians

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Clinic

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. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

SCAN Health Plan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

4.91

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(131 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I will definitely refer him to anyone needing care of a neurosurgeon

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Outstanding, next level Dr Savastano !

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
MicroVention, Inc.	$28,048 WEB Aneurysm Embolization System $4,200	BALLOON CATHETER $148	$23,700
Stryker Corporation	$15,828 SYNCHRO SELECT $4,251	SURPASS EVOLVE $2,336	Target $1,480	FLOW DIVERTERS $800	POWER-PRO $774	Other $6,186
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$10,321 SOMATOM On.site $495	ARTIS icono biplane $433	Artis Q floor $15	MAGNETOM Vida $14	$9,365
Philips North America LLC	$5,466 (BI2) IGT Systems Undivided $5,466
Endovascular Engineering Inc.	$298 Helo Thrombectomy System $298
Other	$636 Penumbra System $237	Onyx $142	PIPELINE $137	ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $50	ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM $46	Other $24

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$41,100
Travel and Lodging	$16,341
Food and Beverage	$3,156

Research Payments

Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD has received 2 research payments totaling $154,584.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Luis Emilio Savastano, MD, PhD.

Endovascular Engineering Inc.	2024	$1,320,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	5,500,000 shares of common stock.
Endovascular Engineering, Inc.	2023	$550,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	1,100,000 shares of common stock.Last 409a was 0.50 per share.

Biography

Dr. Luis Savastano works as a general practice and neurosurgery. Dr. Savastano's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include neurosurgery and endovascular disease. He is professionally affiliated with UCSF Medical Group and Hill Physicians. He appears to be in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, Anthem, and more. Hill Physicians reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Savastano is a graduate of National University of Cuyo Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Savastano's residency was performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.