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Dr. Aviv Katz, DO

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and more.

12953 Palms West Drive Suite 201
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

(561) 795-5130

Dr. Aviv Katz, DO is a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Aviv Katz, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Office Locations

12953 Palms West Drive Suite 201
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

(561) 795-5130

(561) 795-4160

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HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

160 John F Kennedy Drive Suite 102
Atlantis, FL 33462

(561) 439-0961

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Some issues Dr. Aviv Katz, DO 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Aviv Katz, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Aviv Katz, DO performed more diagnostic EGD procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also 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 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. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	219
gastrointestinal procedures	223
hospital care	1199
inpatient care	1199
minimally invasive procedures	223
preventive care	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	118
doctor visit	237
foreign body removal	12
gastrointestinal procedures	294
hospital care	1329
injections	15
inpatient care	1329
minimally invasive procedures	282
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	118

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	94
Hispanic	95
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	153
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	49
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	28
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	286
gastrointestinal procedures	293
hospital care	1387
injections	11
inpatient care	1387
minimally invasive procedures	293
preventive care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	107
Hispanic	117
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	172
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	25
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	264
gastrointestinal procedures	260
hospital care	1323
inpatient care	1323
minimally invasive procedures	260
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	786
Female	854

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1066
Black	282
Hispanic	250
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	362
Less than 65	394

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	52
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	42
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	340
gastrointestinal procedures	300
hospital care	1112
inpatient care	1112
minimally invasive procedures	288
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	126
Hispanic	124
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	184
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	54
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	29
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	366
gastrointestinal procedures	258
hospital care	806
inpatient care	806
minimally invasive procedures	258
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	165

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	99
Hispanic	101
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	146
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	345
gastrointestinal procedures	270
hospital care	782
inpatient care	782
minimally invasive procedures	270
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	141

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	92
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	119
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	423
gastrointestinal procedures	388
hospital care	848
injections	20
inpatient care	848
minimally invasive procedures	388
preventive care	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	101
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	113
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	418
gastrointestinal procedures	287
hospital care	838
injections	13
inpatient care	838
minimally invasive procedures	287
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	76
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	113
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	32
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	322
gastrointestinal procedures	268
hospital care	731
injections	15
inpatient care	731
minimally invasive procedures	268
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	180

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	79
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	113
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	302
gastrointestinal procedures	241
hospital care	664
inpatient care	664
minimally invasive procedures	241
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	163

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	73
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	108
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	48
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aviv Katz, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Loxahatchee, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	21
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	320
foreign body removal	12
gastrointestinal procedures	280
hospital care	1001
injections	14
inpatient care	1001
minimally invasive procedures	278
preventive care	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO.

**Gender**
Female	376
Male	318

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	102
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	475
Hispanic	94
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	143
75 to 84	198
Less than 65	143
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aviv Katz, DO From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aviv Katz, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,345 Humira $513	Creon $190	Mavyret $190	Viekira $185	Technivie $92	Other $176
AbbVie Inc.	$433 Mavyret $175	LINZESS $164	Creon $39	Skyrizi $21	Rinvoq $20	Other $14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$357 XIFAXAN $251	XIFAXANIBSD $67	Uceris $21	APRISO $14	Trulance $4
Allergan Inc.	$227 LINZESS $174	VIBERZI $35	ZENPEP $17
Gilead Sciences Inc	$212 $212
Other	$1,533 Alinia $100	Cimzia $89	COLOGUARD $85	SUPREP $69	Fibroscan $61	Other $1,128

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,064
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Aviv Katz is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Loxahatchee, FL and Atlantis, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Katz include gastrointestinal surgery, crohn's disease, and liver disease. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. For his professional training, Dr. Katz completed a residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida.