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Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD

(Dr. Andrew Ernest Scanga, MD)
Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: liver transplant, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal cancer, and more.
44 Hughes Road Suite 1200
Madison, AL 35758

Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD is a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

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Office Locations

1500 21st Avenue South Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212
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2105 Edward Curd Lane
Franklin, TN 37064
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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
(615) 936-0605
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Vanderbilt Health

44 Hughes Road Suite 1200
Madison, AL 35758
(615) 936-5321
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Some issues Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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 

“Andrew Scanga, MD, of the Liver and Kidney Transplant Clinic Operations at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, told MedPage Today that the large size of the study provided "significant validity and...”—"Rate of Mortality After ED Discharge for Cirrhosis Doubles That of Heart Failure", MedPage Today, August 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy
colonoscopy with biopsy
colonoscopy with lesion removal
diagnostic EGD without biopsy
EGD with variceal ligation
endoscopy
gastrointestinal procedures
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, EGD with variceal ligation, endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 129
gastrointestinal procedures 52
hospital care 146
inpatient care 146
minimally invasive procedures 52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 250
gastrointestinal procedures 28
hospital care 187
inpatient care 187
minimally invasive procedures 46
minor procedures 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2013

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 164
gastrointestinal procedures 78
hospital care 139
inpatient care 139
minimally invasive procedures 103
minor procedures 25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 235
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 46
Dementia 5
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 195
gastrointestinal procedures 98
hospital care 123
inpatient care 123
minimally invasive procedures 98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 456
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 0
Less than 65 212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 50
Dementia 4
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 65
doctor visit 137
gastrointestinal procedures 147
hospital care 176
inpatient care 176
minimally invasive procedures 158
minor procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 54

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 268
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 51
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 129
gastrointestinal procedures 137
hospital care 183
inpatient care 183
minimally invasive procedures 137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 184
gastrointestinal procedures 114
hospital care 182
inpatient care 182
liver imaging 16
minimally invasive procedures 114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 183
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 305
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2018

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 48
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 153
gastrointestinal procedures 82
hospital care 186
inpatient care 186
liver imaging 45
minimally invasive procedures 82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 291
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 177
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 53
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 146
gastrointestinal procedures 77
hospital care 149
inpatient care 149
liver imaging 49
minimally invasive procedures 77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 162
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 273
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 50
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 174
gastrointestinal procedures 64
hospital care 186
inpatient care 186
liver imaging 64
minimally invasive procedures 64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 301
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 49
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 157
gastrointestinal procedures 91
hospital care 117
inpatient care 117
liver imaging 55
minimally invasive procedures 91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 274
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 45
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 165
gastrointestinal procedures 88
hospital care 161
inpatient care 161
liver imaging 45
minimally invasive procedures 92
minor procedures 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 137
Ethnicity
Black / African American 8
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 265
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 6
85 and over 0
Less than 65 108
65 to 74 146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 7
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 218 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $163 Ocaliva
$163
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $163

Research Payments

Dr. Andrew E. Scanga, MD has received 73 research payments totaling $302,724.

Biography

Dr. Andrew Scanga is a specialist in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Scanga include esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), liver disease, and gastrointestinal cancer. His education and training includes medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Scanga is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

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