Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 59 |
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Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD is a general surgeon in Valencia, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PROVIDENCE FACEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
Breast Biopsy
Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:
Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.
Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.
Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.
Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.
Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:
Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:
Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.
The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 59 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated as a general surgeon in Valencia, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 64 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 13 |
| inpatient care | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 35 |
|---|---|
| Female | 47 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 49 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 39 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 22 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 29 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 22 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 55 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 26 |
|---|---|
| Female | 55 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 50 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 38 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 19 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 30 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 53 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 44 |
|---|---|
| Female | 90 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 76 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 70 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 36 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 37 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 28 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 47 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 44 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 37 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 35 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 14 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 42 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 20 |
The top procedures that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated as a general surgeon in Valencia, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 25 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 11 |
| inpatient care | 11 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 27 |
|---|---|
| Female | 38 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 39 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 29 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 19 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 48 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 26 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 23 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 38 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 32 |
|---|---|
| Female | 46 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 55 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 41 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 14 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 33 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 14 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 19 |
The top procedures that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated as a general surgeon in Valencia, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 45 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 17 |
| inpatient care | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 36 |
|---|---|
| Female | 48 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 49 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 41 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 43 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 35 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 15 |
| Cancer | 23 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 49 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 26 |
|---|---|
| Female | 45 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 43 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 34 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 17 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 70 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 27 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 18 |
| Cancer | 21 |
The top procedures that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated as a general surgeon in Valencia, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 43 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 16 |
| inpatient care | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 34 |
|---|---|
| Female | 39 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 52 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 30 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 24 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 68 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 42 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 48 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 23 |
| Heart Failure | 29 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 15 |
| Cancer | 26 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 33 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 32 |
|---|---|
| Female | 34 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 46 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 29 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 74 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 24 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 23 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 44 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated as a general surgeon in Valencia, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.
| doctor visit | 46 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 14 |
| inpatient care | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD.
| Male | 28 |
|---|---|
| Female | 44 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 45 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoporosis | 2 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 3 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 7 |
| Dementia | 4 |
| Cancer | 23 |
Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Anglo American Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine (1985)
Residency: Anglo American Hospital (1992)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, US Family Health Plan, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, CIGNA HMO, CoventryFirst Health PPO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 229 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Valencia, CA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maher H. Sadra, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$12,114
Da Vinci Surgical System $9,114 |
DAVINCI XI $3,000 |
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| Allergan Inc. |
$3,849
AlloDerm $2,714 |
STRATTICE $993 |
NATRELLE IMPLANTS $141 |
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| LIFECELL CORPORATION |
$2,198
AlloDerm $1,815 |
STRATTICE LAP $364 |
STRATTICE $19 |
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| Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$446
PlasmaBlade $283 |
AQUAMANTYS $129 |
Intact $34 |
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| Medtronic Xomed, Inc. |
$206
Advanced Energy Cutting Device $190 |
Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $16 |
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| Other |
$1,019
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $284 |
ThunderBeat $150 |
PHASIX $114 |
Endo Clip III $87 |
SYNAGIS $84 |
Other $301 |
| Education | $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $5,247 |
| Travel and Lodging | $4,585 |
Dr. Maher Sadra is a general surgery specialist in Valencia, CA. He speaks Arabic. His clinical interests include laparoscopic gastrostomy, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and pancreatectomy (pancreas removal). Dr. Sadra is professionally affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. He is a graduate of Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and a graduate of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center's residency program. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sadra is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Sadra's office in Valencia, CA.