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Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD

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(Dr. Bruce J. Sachs, MD)
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1985)
501 N El Camino Real Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD is an internist in Encinitas, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

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Office Locations

501 N El Camino Real Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024
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In The News 

“Dr. Bruce Sachs, an internal-medicine physician in Encinitas, said most cases are diagnosed by blood tests, usually while the patient is being screened for other issues.”—"Iron overload incurable, but manageable once diagnosed", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion
skin lesion destruction
skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Affordability:

ear procedures
ear wax removal
impacted ear wax removal

In 2013, Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD had a list price for ear procedures, ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 792
ear procedures 18
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38
lab tests 99
nursing home care 27
preventive care 123
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19
skin procedures 19
vaccines 123

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 132
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 15
Dementia 13
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 831
ear procedures 15
lab tests 101
nursing home care 28
preventive care 189
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12
skin procedures 12
vaccines 176

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 14
Dementia 12
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 778
ear procedures 26
lab tests 54
nursing home care 109
preventive care 154
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14
skin procedures 14
vaccines 154

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 240
Female 274
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 484
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 160
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
doctor visit 726
ear procedures 23
injections 17
nursing home care 102
preventive care 146
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
skin procedures 18
vaccines 146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 784
ear procedures 22
nursing home care 72
preventive care 188
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 22
skin procedures 22
vaccines 188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 27
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 21
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, ear procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 756
ear procedures 25
injections 16
pain management 16
preventive care 188
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20
skin procedures 20
vaccines 188

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 275
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 91
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 16
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 725
ear procedures 17
injections 13
pain management 13
preventive care 128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 41
skin procedures 41
vaccines 128

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 281
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 16
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 524
ear procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
skin procedures 18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 269
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 15
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 615
ear procedures 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 26
skin procedures 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 277
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 82
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 14
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 483
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 21
skin procedures 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 264
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 69
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 16
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 448
ear procedures 14
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
skin procedures 18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 64
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 16
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated as an internist in Encinitas, CA were vaccines, preventive care, lab tests and nursing home care.

aspiration 17
doctor visit 678
ear procedures 18
hospital care 38
injections 15
inpatient care 38
lab tests 84
nursing home care 67
pain management 14
preventive care 141
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20
skin procedures 20
vaccines 157

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 156
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 264
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 83
85 and over 42
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, Staten Island. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital, Staten Island (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Joseph Sachs, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encinitas, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $530 Repatha
$280 		Prolia
$250
Lilly USA, LLC $158 FORTEO
$61 		CIALIS
$59 		AMYVID
$20 		AXIRON
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $141 SYMBICORT
$43 		FARXIGA
$23 		MOVANTIK
$19 		ONGLYZA
$17 		BYDUREON
$16 		Other
$23
Pfizer Inc. $126 ELIQUIS
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $88 INVOKANA
$71 		XARELTO
$17
Other $775 PRALUENT
$63 		FLUZONE QIV
$52 		NMR LipoProfile Test
$46 		Brintellix
$44 		LINZESS
$37 		Other
$532
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,819

Biography

Dr. Bruce Sachs' education and training includes medical school at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, Staten Island. Clinical interests for Dr. Sachs include internal medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Sachs is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. His practice in Encinitas, CA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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