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Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.

2021 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 535e
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 315-5765

Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD is a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai and Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Office Locations

Providence Saint John's Health Center

2021 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 535e
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 315-5765

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8631 W 3rd Street Suite 615e
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 652-8132

(310) 659-3815

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Some issues Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lower extremity venous duplex

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal fusion

spine surgery procedures

ultrasound

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

dialysis access procedures

hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound

hemodialysis access imaging

hemodialysis access procedures

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

vascular access ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lower extremity venous duplex, lumbar interbody fusion, spinal fusion, spine surgery procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, dialysis access procedures, hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound, hemodialysis access imaging, hemodialysis access procedures, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, vascular access ultrasound, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Volume:

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

vascular physiologic studies

venous ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD performed more vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, vascular physiologic studies, and venous ultrasound 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:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, ankle brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, and testicular duplex ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	138
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
dialysis access procedures	55
doctor visit	683
endarterectomy	47
minimally invasive procedures	43
neck surgery	47
pelvic imaging	85
spinal procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	2326
vascular procedures	2646

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	162
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
dialysis access procedures	69
doctor visit	613
endarterectomy	44
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	42
neck surgery	44
pelvic imaging	84
spinal procedures	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	2820
vascular procedures	3194

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1409
Female	1448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1924
Black	414
Hispanic	248
Asian	197
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	932
85 and over	668
Less than 65	385

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	146
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	59
dialysis access procedures	92
doctor visit	688
endarterectomy	36
minimally invasive procedures	59
neck surgery	36
pelvic imaging	86
spinal procedures	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	2721
vascular procedures	3093

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1432
Female	1426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1911
Black	423
Hispanic	263
Asian	184
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	938
From 75 to 84	885
85 and over	685
Less than 65	350

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	279
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	60
dialysis access procedures	74
doctor visit	655
endarterectomy	26
minimally invasive procedures	60
neck surgery	26
pelvic imaging	246
spinal procedures	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	3485
vascular procedures	3882

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3276
Female	3378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4306
Black	1090
Hispanic	636
Asian	424
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2148
From 75 to 84	2100
85 and over	1490
Less than 65	916

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	253
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	106
dialysis access procedures	88
doctor visit	692
endarterectomy	25
excision	23
minimally invasive procedures	119
neck surgery	25
pelvic imaging	228
spinal procedures	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	2946
vascular procedures	3258

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1464
Female	1484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1914
Black	456
Hispanic	279
Asian	185
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	945
From 75 to 84	933
85 and over	678
Less than 65	392

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	197
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	107
dialysis access procedures	57
doctor visit	623
endarterectomy	29
minimally invasive procedures	107
neck surgery	29
pelvic imaging	178
spinal procedures	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	2915
vascular procedures	3215

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1509
Female	1442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1929
Black	446
Hispanic	297
Asian	180
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	993
From 75 to 84	906
85 and over	659
Less than 65	393

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	120
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	129
dialysis access procedures	47
doctor visit	552
endarterectomy	28
minimally invasive procedures	129
neck surgery	28
pelvic imaging	120
spinal procedures	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	1726
vascular procedures	2003

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1035
Female	1013

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1347
Black	289
Hispanic	209
Asian	130
Other	73
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	724
From 75 to 84	654
85 and over	412
Less than 65	258

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	130
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	144
dialysis access procedures	41
doctor visit	489
endarterectomy	34
minimally invasive procedures	144
neck surgery	34
pelvic imaging	102
spinal procedures	144
ultrasound (sonogram)	1350
vascular procedures	1559

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	815
Female	831

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1073
Black	209
Hispanic	176
Asian	117
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	310
Less than 65	211

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	100
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	147
dialysis access procedures	54
doctor visit	356
endarterectomy	21
minimally invasive procedures	147
neck surgery	21
pelvic imaging	84
spinal procedures	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	1610
vascular procedures	1834

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	893
Female	848

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1092
Black	255
Hispanic	196
Asian	122
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	575
85 and over	312
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	27
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	137
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	366
endarterectomy	19
minimally invasive procedures	137
neck surgery	19
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	636
vascular procedures	722

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	95
Hispanic	112
Asian	61
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	190
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	103
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	112
dialysis access procedures	36
doctor visit	314
endarterectomy	18
minimally invasive procedures	112
neck surgery	18
pelvic imaging	103
spinal procedures	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	1202
vascular procedures	1389

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	707
Female	754

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	932
Black	201
Hispanic	152
Asian	104
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	251
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Santa Monica, CA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

abdominal imaging	150
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	98
dialysis access procedures	57
doctor visit	548
endarterectomy	29
excision	23
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	99
neck surgery	29
pelvic imaging	122
spinal procedures	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	2157
vascular procedures	2435

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1186
Female	1189

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	352
Asian / Pacific Islander	154
Non-Hispanic White	1553
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	233
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	757
85 and over	514
Less than 65	310
65 to 74	794

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Cedars-Sinai

Providence Saint John's Health Center

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. Willis H. Wagner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Medicare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

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Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Willis H. Wagner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$11,272 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $8,772	$2,500
Endologix, Inc.	$9,687 AFX $9,687
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,003 C3 Delivery System $374	VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $200	ACUSEAL Vascular Graft $141	EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $140	Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $98	Other $50
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$524 Shunts $300	PROCOL $130	RESTOREFLO $37	REDDICK $34	VALVULOTOM $22
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$454 ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $200	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $184	ENROUTE .014 Guidewire $36	ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $34
Other	$3,309 Aptus Heli-FX $217	XARELTO $188	Cook Medical AAA $152	Cook Medical Advanced Tech $151	FFRct $148	Other $2,454

**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	$10,078
Food and Beverage	$8,308
Consulting Fee	$6,400
Travel and Lodging	$1,464

Biography

Dr. Willis Wagner is a specialist in general surgery and vascular surgery in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. His areas of expertise include the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. He has a 1.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Wagner usually honors Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Wagner is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and Stanford University School of Medicine. He trained at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center for residency. He has received distinctions including Alpha Omega Alpha U.S. News and World Report Top Doctor; Past President, Southern California Vascular Surgery Society; and Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine. Dr. Wagner's professional affiliations include Providence Saint John's Health Center and Cedars-Sinai. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Cedars-Sinai.