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Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD

(98 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Medical College of Georgia (2002)

1120 15th Street Bi-3088
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4581

Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD is a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD is affiliated with Wellstar, AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC and WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

1120 15th Street Bi-3088
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4581

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Wellstar

1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-1787

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450 Society Hill Drive
Aiken, GA 29803

(803) 761-6168

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

vertebral angiogram

vertebral arteriogram

In 2023, Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD had a list price for vertebral angiogram, and vertebral arteriogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

angiogram

By Affordability:

carotid angiogram

carotid arteriogram

cervicocerebral arteriogram

cervicocerebral angiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD performed more angiogram (angiography) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for carotid angiogram, carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, and cervicocerebral (head and neck) angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid arteriogram

cervicocerebral arteriogram

vertebral arteriogram

In 2012, Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD performed more carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, and vertebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2012 were vascular procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
vascular procedures	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2013 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
vascular procedures	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
vascular procedures	213

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2015 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
vascular procedures	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
vascular procedures	132

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
vascular procedures	165

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	65

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197
vascular procedures	166

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
vascular procedures	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2020 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
vascular procedures	179

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2021 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	16
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	17
vascular procedures	193

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA during 2022 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
vascular procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	71
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Augusta, GA were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
catheterization	17
doctor visit	33
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	17
vascular procedures	139

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	8
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	40

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2002. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2002)

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wellstar

AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.35 out of 5 stars based on 98 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Augusta, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Innovasis Inc	$3,773 $3,773
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$768 ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $401	ENROUTE .014 Guidewire $250	ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit $117
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$430 Solitaire $147	O-ARM-ST $132	Axium $117	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $13	React $13	Other $9
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$408 XARELTO $408
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$377 CERTAS $67	Neurosurgery $58	BRAINLAB $39	FIBERGRAFT $38	MICRUSPHERE $37	Other $138
Other	$2,770 Trevo $159	XLIF $158	BSBHT - BGS BHS STIMULATORS $152	Barricade Coil System $133	Coils $133	Other $2,034

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,281
Travel and Lodging	$4,233
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12

Research Payments

Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $36,758.

Biography

Dr. Scott Rahimi is a specialist in neurosurgery. He works in Augusta, GA and Aiken, GA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Rahimi completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. He is professionally affiliated with Wellstar.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Y. Rahimi, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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