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Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Boston University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

4310 James Casey Street Suite 4a
Austin, TX 78745

(512) 448-4588

Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD is a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas (UT) System, Austin Gastroenterology, Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension, AUSTIN GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Hays and Ascension Seton Southwest.

Office Locations

4310 James Casey Street Suite 4a
Austin, TX 78745

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Austin Gastroenterology

4544 South Lamar Boulevard Suite 620
Austin, TX 78745

(512) 448-4588

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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.

In The News

“The family offers thanks to Dr. Charles Laurence, Dr. Scott Becker and Austin Gastro, Dr. Jason L. Smith and Texas Oncology, Midtown ARA, Gentiva Hospice, and the entire staff of each of these...”—"Johnny Castaneda", Post Register, October 2015

“They re a small slice of the people with hep C,"assures Dr. Scott Becker, who jokes that he s "the research guy"at Austin Gastoenterology and another source interviewed in 1998. "”—"C Sick", The Austin Chronicle, November 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	629
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	343
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228
minimally invasive procedures	343
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	725
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	384
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	384
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	60
Hispanic	115
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	54
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	663
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	428
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
minimally invasive procedures	428
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	49
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	53
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	666
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	361
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	666
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	972
Black	94
Hispanic	238
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	120
Less than 65	208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	308
doctor visit	675
esophageal dilation	65
gastrointestinal procedures	539
hospital care	56
injections	20
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	539
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	308

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	40
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	49
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	366
doctor visit	747
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	590
hospital care	43
injections	20
inpatient care	43
liver imaging	14
minimally invasive procedures	590
preventive care	118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	366
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	37
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	431
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	47
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	312
doctor visit	718
esophageal dilation	59
gastrointestinal procedures	566
hospital care	42
injections	20
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	566
preventive care	144
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	312

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	46
Hispanic	120
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	59
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	345
doctor visit	738
esophageal dilation	55
gastrointestinal procedures	587
hospital care	23
injections	24
inpatient care	23
liver imaging	13
minimally invasive procedures	587
preventive care	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	27
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	44
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	484
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	430
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	430
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	20
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	302
doctor visit	513
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	430
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	430
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	302

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	21
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	351
doctor visit	419
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	511
minimally invasive procedures	511
preventive care	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	351

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	23
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	282
doctor visit	634
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	469
hospital care	104
injections	18
inpatient care	104
liver imaging	13
minimally invasive procedures	469
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	513
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	104
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	178
85 and over	46
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	381

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas (UT) System

Austin Gastroenterology

Dell Seton Medical Center

Ascension

AUSTIN GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Seton Southwest

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$44,745 Harvoni $17,264	Vosevi $4,680	Sovaldi $3,472	Epclusa $3,327	Viread-HBV $33	Other $15,969
AbbVie, Inc.	$21,227 Humira $11,591	Viekira $271	Mavyret $188	Technivie $114	Lupron $107	Other $8,957
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$17,112 Epclusa $15,864	Vemlidy $19	$1,229
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$4,551 STELARA $3,879	SIMPONI $356	OLYSIO $162	REMICADE $144	$11
AbbVie Inc.	$2,564 Humira $901	Rinvoq $734	Skyrizi $383	LINZESS $160	Creon $157	Other $228
Other	$9,132 XIFAXAN $1,039	ZEPOSIA $935	Cimzia $516	LINZESS $429	AMITIZA $336	Other $5,877

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$62,145
Food and Beverage	$19,922
Travel and Lodging	$11,808
Consulting Fee	$2,857
Honoraria	$2,500
Other	$100

Research Payments

Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $31,380.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Scott D. Becker, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$1,007.94	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$943.39	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Scott Becker is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Becker has indicated that his clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He attended Boston University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Dell Seton Medical Center and Austin Gastroenterology.