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Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)
Professional interests include: liver cancer, splenectomy (spleen removal surgery), paraganglioma, and more.
3400 Civic Center Boulevard 4th Floor, Perelman West
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ).

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Office Locations

145 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 902-4856
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3400 Civic Center Boulevard 4th Floor, Perelman West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-2626
(215) 614-0244
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800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 615-7500
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Some issues Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS can help you with:

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.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

  • The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
  • The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
  • The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

  • Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
  • Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion
hernia surgery
laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
lateral lumbar interbody fusion
lumbar interbody fusion
minimally invasive surgery
spinal fusion
spine surgery procedures
tunneled peritoneal catheter insertion

By Affordability:

catheterization

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), hernia surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar interbody fusion, minimally invasive surgery, spinal fusion, spine surgery procedures, and tunneled peritoneal catheter insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2012 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 18
doctor visit 128
gastrointestinal procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2013 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 29
doctor visit 134
gastrointestinal procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 75
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2014 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 16
anastomosis 11
catheterization 32
doctor visit 145
gastrointestinal procedures 27
minimally invasive procedures 27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 101
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 12
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2015 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 17
catheterization 38
doctor visit 184
gastrointestinal procedures 17
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
minimally invasive procedures 17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 238
Female 238
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 332
Black 116
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 28
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 36
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2016 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 15
catheterization 31
doctor visit 176
gastrointestinal procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 104
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 60
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 11
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2017 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 17
catheterization 40
doctor visit 218
gastrointestinal procedures 17
minimally invasive procedures 17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 134
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 71
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 14
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 38
Dementia 7
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2018 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
catheterization 45
doctor visit 212
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 139
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 163
Black 69
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 37
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 25
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 21
catheterization 45
doctor visit 268
gastrointestinal procedures 25
minimally invasive procedures 46
spinal procedures 21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 161
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 66
Hispanic 11
Asian 14
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2020 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
catheterization 52
doctor visit 168
gastrointestinal procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 132
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 12
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2021 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
catheterization 38
doctor visit 223
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 143
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 11
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 11
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2022 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 36
catheterization 39
doctor visit 226
gastrointestinal procedures 36
minimally invasive procedures 36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 165
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 11
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 5
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 34
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 18
catheterization 38
doctor visit 272
gastrointestinal procedures 34
minimally invasive procedures 52
spinal procedures 18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 161
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 215
Black 53
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 18
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 4
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 29
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 30
catheterization 33
doctor visit 253
gastrointestinal procedures 29
minimally invasive procedures 59
spinal procedures 30

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 145
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 13
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 4
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Radnor, PA were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and spinal procedures.

abdominal surgery 19
anastomosis 11
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 23
catheterization 36
doctor visit 200
gastrointestinal procedures 20
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
minimally invasive procedures 25
spinal procedures 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 130
Female 119
Ethnicity
Black / African American 48
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 169
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 5
Age
85 and over 10
75 to 84 48
Less than 65 63
65 to 74 114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 13
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He completed residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the Board certifications: Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital

Board Certification: Board certifications: Surgery (2002)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, HealthSpring, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, First Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare PPO, Perennial Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Railroad Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Meritain - Aramark (Other), Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Americhealth Caritas of Pennsylvania VIP - LGH Only, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, WellKids CHIP, Aetna Premier, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, Aetna Better Health Kids (CHIP) - DH Only, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Highmark Wholecare (formerly) Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Meritain - Aramark (Pennsylvania Premier Medical Plan), Aetna Upfront Advantage, Keystone First - CHIP Health Plan, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Global Medical Management, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Plan (GHP)
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
Aetna HMO
Aetna Signature Administrators
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 904 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Radnor, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Baxter Healthcare $89,230 Renal - PD
$52,697 		Renal - Non Product Related
$18,129 		Baxter
$9,938 		Renal - Chronic
$112 		Integrated Pharmacy Solutions - Compounding
$54 		Other
$8,300
Centinel Spine, LLC $35,029 PRODISC L
$25,163 		PRODISC C
$8,880 		PRODISC C VIVO
$987
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $29,327 Spine
$23,357 		PRODISC
$5,658 		ARTHROPLASTY
$193
$119
Vantive US Healthcare LLC $21,734 Renal - PD
$21,734
Covidien LP $11,496 Palindrome
$7,140 		Parietene
$1,898 		ProGrip
$698 		Permcath
$190 		Endo GIA
$177 		Other
$1,392
Other $24,824 Spine
$4,638 		Not Product Related
$3,412 		Axis Spine Technologies ALIF
$3,000 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$2,670 		Argyle
$1,535 		Other
$9,570
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $149,205
Travel and Lodging $30,448
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $13,886
Food and Beverage $7,583
Education $4,886
Other $5,631

Research Payments

Dr. David S. Wernsing, MD, FACS has received 1 research payments totaling $600.

Biography

Dr. David Wernsing is a general surgery and bariatric surgery specialist in Philadelphia, PA and Radnor, PA. Clinical interests for Dr. Wernsing include achalasia, inguinal hernia, and whipple procedure. The average patient rating for Dr. Wernsing is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. He attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). For his residency, Dr. Wernsing trained at Pennsylvania Hospital. He has received the following distinction: Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from through. Dr. Wernsing's hospital/clinic affiliations include Pennsylvania Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inRadnor, PA as reported by Penn Medicine.

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