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Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD

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(Dr. Peter Anthony Caravella, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine

8930 West Sunset Road Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 712-4012

Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sunrise Health, St Rose Dominican - San Martin St Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima St Rose Dominican - Siena Campus, LV SURGERY ASSOCIATES PLLC and Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Office Locations

St Rose Dominican - San Martin St Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima St Rose Dominican - Siena Campus

8930 West Sunset Road Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 258-7788

(702) 258-7787

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

lower extremity venous duplex

venous ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD performed more laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, lower extremity venous duplex, and venous ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada.

Top 25%

By Volume:

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nevada, Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD performed more vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2012 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	37
ablation	162
anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
doctor visit	372
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
laser treatment	81
minimally invasive procedures	178
open surgery	37
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	171
vascular procedures	252

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	140
anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
doctor visit	317
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
laser treatment	70
minimally invasive procedures	155
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	192
vascular procedures	262

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	30
Hispanic	35
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	18
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
doctor visit	336
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
laser treatment	32
minimally invasive procedures	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	109
vascular procedures	141

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	37
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	22
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
ablation	84
anastomosis	11
dialysis access procedures	11
doctor visit	357
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	42
minimally invasive procedures	84
open surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	119
vascular procedures	172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	72
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	40
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	136
doctor visit	369
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
laser treatment	68
minimally invasive procedures	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	125
vascular procedures	193

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	35
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	16
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	94
doctor visit	264
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
laser treatment	47
minimally invasive procedures	94
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	88
vascular procedures	135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	27
Hispanic	38
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	21
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	88
doctor visit	307
gastrointestinal procedures	13
laser treatment	44
minimally invasive procedures	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	110
vascular procedures	154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	24
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
ablation	78
doctor visit	265
gastrointestinal procedures	29
laser treatment	39
minimally invasive procedures	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	61
vascular procedures	100

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
doctor visit	208
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vascular procedures	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	20
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	49
ablation	116
doctor visit	299
gastrointestinal procedures	49
laser treatment	58
minimally invasive procedures	165
ultrasound (sonogram)	104
vascular procedures	162

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	18
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
ablation	54
doctor visit	187
gastrointestinal procedures	31
laser treatment	27
minimally invasive procedures	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	157
vascular procedures	184

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	13
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

abdominal surgery	26
ablation	101
anastomosis	14
catheterization	15
dialysis access procedures	11
doctor visit	298
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
laser treatment	50
minimally invasive procedures	109
open surgery	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	115
vascular procedures	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	50
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	15
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery General Surgery and has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery General Surgery

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter A. Caravella, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sunrise Health

St Rose Dominican - San Martin St Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima St Rose Dominican - Siena Campus

LV SURGERY ASSOCIATES PLLC

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$665,999 Da Vinci Surgical System $642,199	DA VINCI SP $23,800
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$1,900 HTX-011 $1,900
Endologix, Inc.	$1,120 AFX $552	OVATION $133	Pevar $127	$308
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,043 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $580	C3 Delivery System $258	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $85	GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $41	Dryseal Sheath $24	Other $55
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$633 ENDORE $211	TRIVEX $146	REDDICK $139	ANASTOCLIP $31	VALVULOTOM $23	Other $84
Other	$3,865 PHASIX $279	AAA Stent Grafts $263	CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $250	Ovitex $213	Indigo $186	Other $2,675

**Types of Payments**
Education	$398,313
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$197,688
Travel and Lodging	$40,031
Food and Beverage	$36,175
Consulting Fee	$1,900
Other	$454

Biography

Dr. Peter Caravella is a general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Las Vegas, NV. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU), Dr. Caravella attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Sunrise Health and Dignity Health. Dr. Caravella welcomes new patients at his office inLas Vegas, NV as reported by Dignity Health.