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Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)
3745 11th Circle Suite 101
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD is a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health.

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Office Locations

Orlando Health

3745 11th Circle Suite 101
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 217-3082
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7765 144th Street Suite 6
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 589-0580
(772) 589-0760
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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

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inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 336
doctor visit 576
esophageal dilation 30
gastrointestinal procedures 490
hospital care 980
inpatient care 980
minimally invasive procedures 490
preventive care 122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 336

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 398
doctor visit 550
esophageal dilation 36
gastrointestinal procedures 542
hospital care 762
inpatient care 762
minimally invasive procedures 542
preventive care 129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 398

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 366
Female 492
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 759
Black 48
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 336
From 75 to 84 259
85 and over 152
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 14
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 440
doctor visit 855
esophageal dilation 51
gastrointestinal procedures 586
hospital care 746
inpatient care 746
minimally invasive procedures 586
preventive care 114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 440

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 424
Female 559
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 926
Black 26
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 347
From 75 to 84 366
85 and over 208
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 28
Dementia 14
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 455
doctor visit 807
esophageal dilation 34
gastrointestinal procedures 590
hospital care 522
inpatient care 522
minimally invasive procedures 590
preventive care 123
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 455

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 802
Female 1010
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1682
Black 40
Hispanic 56
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 702
From 75 to 84 618
85 and over 356
Less than 65 136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 27
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 423
doctor visit 607
esophageal dilation 57
gastrointestinal procedures 540
hospital care 345
inpatient care 345
minimally invasive procedures 540
preventive care 100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 423

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 385
Female 398
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 736
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 299
From 75 to 84 274
85 and over 154
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 29
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 345
doctor visit 558
esophageal dilation 55
gastrointestinal procedures 427
hospital care 309
inpatient care 309
minimally invasive procedures 427
preventive care 68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 345

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 218
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 430
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 225
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 37
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 160
doctor visit 313
esophageal dilation 29
gastrointestinal procedures 185
hospital care 115
inpatient care 115
minimally invasive procedures 185
preventive care 25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 160

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 250
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 18
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 102
doctor visit 142
esophageal dilation 17
gastrointestinal procedures 102
hospital care 180
inpatient care 180
minimally invasive procedures 102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 97
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 22
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 33
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 12
inpatient care 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vero Beach, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis 14
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 332
doctor visit 551
esophageal dilation 38
gastrointestinal procedures 432
hospital care 441
inpatient care 441
minimally invasive procedures 432
preventive care 97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 332

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD.

Gender
Male 242
Female 294
Ethnicity
Black / African American 13
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 496
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 12
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 181
85 and over 94
Less than 65 47
65 to 74 213

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. He completed residency at Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

Residency: Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Prime Health, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AvMed, Rockport Healthcare Group, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Veterans Administration, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Blue California, Accountable Health Plans PPO, Employers Health Network, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna Public & Labor, Cega Group Services International, Travel Insurance Services International, GMMI (fka Generali Health Services), Gold Kidney Health Plan, WellMed, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options), Aetna Whole Health, Simply Florida Healthy Kids, Centivo Health, Truli for Health, Heritage Summit Workers Compensation, Imagine Health, Florida Health Care Plans, Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation, OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports), Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan, Employer's Direct Healthcare - Lantern, Assured Assistance International, Simply Clear Health Alliance, SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha, Aetna Healthcare Exchange, Global Excel Management, Aetna Commercial, ELAN Insurance Group, Aetna Better Health, MedCare/MedSave International and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel Workers' Compensation
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Signature Administrators
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Prime Health
AmeriHealth
Medicare Advantage
MultiPlan
Magellan Health Services
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
AvMed
Rockport Healthcare Group
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Evolutions Healthcare Systems
Veterans Administration
Community Care Network (CCN)
TRICARE
Molina Healthcare
Coventry
Blue California
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Employers Health Network
First Health
Beech Street
Aetna Public & Labor
Cega Group Services International
Travel Insurance Services International
GMMI (fka Generali Health Services)
Gold Kidney Health Plan
WellMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options)
Aetna Whole Health
Simply Florida Healthy Kids
Centivo Health
Truli for Health
Heritage Summit Workers Compensation
Imagine Health
Florida Health Care Plans
Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation
OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports)
Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan
Employer's Direct Healthcare - Lantern
Assured Assistance International
Simply Clear Health Alliance
SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha
Aetna Healthcare Exchange
Global Excel Management
Aetna Commercial
ELAN Insurance Group
Aetna Better Health
MedCare/MedSave International
Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $497 AMITIZA
$260 		Brintellix
$203 		Trintellix
$20 		Dexilant
$14
AbbVie, Inc. $441 Humira
$284 		Creon
$29 		Technivie
$23
$104
Gilead Sciences Inc $358 Epclusa
$101
$257
Janssen Products, LP $156 OLYSIO
$156
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $152 SIMPONI
$139 		OLYSIO
$12
Other $483 SIMPONI
$118 		Barrx
$94 		ZEPATIER
$37 		Trulance
$32 		GATTEX
$26 		Other
$177
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,051
Education $36

Biography

Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Sebastian, FL and Vero Beach, FL. In his practice, Dr. Fitzgerald focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Dr. Fitzgerald can accept AvMed, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Fitzgerald trained at a hospital affiliated with Wright State University for his residency. He is affiliated with Orlando Health.

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