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Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS

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Specializes in: General Surgery
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, hernia, and more.
18653 Wedge Parkway
Reno, NV 89511

Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS is a general surgeon in Reno, NV specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS is affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network and Carson Tahoe Health.

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Office Locations

Carson Tahoe Health

18653 Wedge Parkway
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 323-7500
(775) 326-9208
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Some issues Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 50
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 88
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 55
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 77
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 13
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 57
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 96
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 0
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 124

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 59
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 87
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 16
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 40
Dementia 9
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 102
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 42
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 68
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 11
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 37
Dementia 9
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 99
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 51
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 46
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 15
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 46
Dementia 12
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 101
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 47
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 41
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 62

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 50
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2020

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 46
Dementia 14
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 53
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 46
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 11
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 92

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 44
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 60
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 30
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

hospital care 35
inpatient care 35

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 37
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 11
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 47
Dementia 18
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 81
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS.

Gender
Male 47
Female 68
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 66
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 32
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 23
85 and over 5
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 6
Cancer 25

Education & Training

Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Natasha Dinker Bir, MD, MHS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $5,952 DAVINCI XI
$4,000 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,952
Davol Inc. $797 PHASIX
$675 		VENTRALIGHT
$122
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $603 ClosureFast
$603
Covidien LP $552 ProGrip
$552
Kerecis Limited $299 Kerecis SurgiClose
$299
Other $413 KEYTRUDA
$150 		localizer
$134 		PREVENA
$129
Types of Payments
Education $4,000
Travel and Lodging $3,459
Food and Beverage $1,007
Consulting Fee $150

Biography

Dr. Natasha Bir's specialty is general surgery. Dr. Bir is professionally affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Bir attended the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine.

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