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Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD

(Brett C. Meyer, MD)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery, Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Florida College of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

9434 Medical Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

(858) 657-8530

Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD is a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in vascular surgery, psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

9434 Medical Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

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Some issues Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Stroke Doc improved accuracy from 82 percent by telephone togreater than 98 percent, said Dr. Brett C. Meyer, co-director ofthe UCSD Medical Center Stroke Center.”—"MEDICINE: Telemedicine boosted by stroke study", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	21
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	29
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	96
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	26
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	29
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	33
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	39
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	18
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	39
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	74
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	203
inpatient care	203

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	21
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	36
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
emergency care	11
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	14
Hispanic	41
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	34
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

doctor visit	95
emergency care	11
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	108
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	11
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Vascular Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$56,088 Activase $56,088
Genentech, Inc.	$1,715 Activase $1,321	Non-Covered Product $99	$295
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$334 Pradaxa $334
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$302 ANDEXXA $255	BRILINTA $31	$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$123 Solitaire $123
Other	$538 LEQVIO $108	Reveal LINQ $105	VIZ.AI LVO $105	CARDENE IV 20mg Sodium Chloride $97	ANDEXXA $50	Other $73

**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	$52,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,169
Food and Beverage	$2,931

Research Payments

Dr. Brett C. Meyer, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $165,947.

Biography

Dr. Brett Meyer's specialties are general practice, vascular surgery, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In his practice, Dr. Meyer focuses on stroke. Dr. Meyer graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Meyer's professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.