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Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Professional interests include: angioplasty, iliac artery angioplasty, angiogram (angiography), and more.

2315 Myrtle Street
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 456-9197

Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD is a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA specializing in vascular surgery. Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

160 Gallery Drive
McMurray, PA 15317

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1600 Pacific Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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Allegheny Health Network

2315 Myrtle Street
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 456-9197

(814) 452-5017

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320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Some issues Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD performed more vascular procedures 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. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), endarterectomy and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	219
endarterectomy	17
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
neck surgery	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	286
vascular procedures	379

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
endarterectomy	17
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
neck surgery	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	318
vascular procedures	443

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	64
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	192
endarterectomy	17
excision	13
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
neck surgery	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	309
vascular procedures	419

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	79
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	271
vascular procedures	380

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	124
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	212
vascular procedures	337

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	77
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	279
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	260
vascular procedures	373

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	70
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
pelvic imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	271
vascular procedures	422

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	70
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	275
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	340
vascular procedures	494

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	48
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
dialysis access procedures	32
doctor visit	274
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	317
vascular procedures	457

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	56
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	266
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	341
vascular procedures	469

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	59
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	257
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
neck surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
vascular procedures	458

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	50
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in McMurray, PA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	11
anastomosis	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	246
endarterectomy	14
excision	13
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	293
vascular procedures	421

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	421
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	120
85 and over	63
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$3,009 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $1,750	GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $1,029	Product in Development $146	GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis $42	GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft $22	Other $20
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,924 Valiant Captivia $1,488	Endurant $224	Aptus Heli-FX $154	Aortic Stent Grafts $58
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,293 ENDURANT IIS $1,197	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $82	Endurant $14
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$1,056 ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $356	ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $282	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $227	ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit $192
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$995 GlideWire $713	METACROSS OTW $142	Azur CX Detachable $115	AZUR $25
Other	$2,006 Vascular $254	OVATION $158	Pevar $134	AFX $128	Cook Medical Advanced Tech $119	Other $1,214

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,027
Travel and Lodging	$4,557
Grant	$700

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Bart A. Chess, MD.

CENTERLINE BIOMEDICAL INC.

2022

$126,177.66

Physician Covered Recipient

Stock

Biography

Dr. Bart Chess is a specialist in vascular surgery. He works in Pittsburgh, PA, McMurray, PA, and Natrona Heights, PA. Clinical interests for Dr. Chess include endarterectomy, stent placement (stenting), and iliac artery angioplasty. He is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Chess trained at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.