Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 42 |
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Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Santa Monica, CA specializing in bariatric surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and Skylex Advanced Surgical, Inc.
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 42 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 28 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 25 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 88 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 48 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 35 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 32 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 42 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1991)
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1998)
Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$10,701
AspireAssist System $6,327 |
AspireAssist $4,373 |
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$9,553
Orbera $8,763 |
Overstitch and or LapBand $658 |
LapBand $87 |
LapBand and or Orbera $46 |
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$8,645
Da Vinci Surgical System $8,645 |
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$7,498
Eversense $7,498 |
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$6,108
LapBand $4,994 |
Orbera $1,030 |
OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System $61 |
Overstitch $23 |
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$7,045
LAP-BAND $3,208 |
LINX $929 |
QSYMIA $482 |
Belviq $426 |
NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $242 |
Other $1,758 |
| $15,623 | |
| $13,578 | |
| $7,765 | |
| $6,771 | |
| $5,813 |
Dr. Carson David Liu, MD, FACS has received 8 research payments totaling $5,598.
Dr. Carson Liu practices bariatric surgery. He is especially interested in general surgery and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Liu has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors. He speaks Chinese. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.