Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 32 |
|---|
Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS is an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, general surgery, general practice, nutrition and bariatric surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.
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. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 32 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| bypass surgery | 18 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 118 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 38 |
| hospital care | 142 |
| inpatient care | 142 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 38 |
| weight management | 18 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 96 |
|---|---|
| Female | 165 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 172 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 98 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 42 |
| 85 and over | 19 |
| Less than 65 | 102 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 7 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
| Depression | 36 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 30 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 50 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| bypass surgery | 13 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 150 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 24 |
| hospital care | 102 |
| inpatient care | 102 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 24 |
| weight management | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 80 |
|---|---|
| Female | 115 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 141 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 88 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 28 |
| 85 and over | 22 |
| Less than 65 | 57 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 39 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 19 |
| Heart Failure | 29 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 47 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 251 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 41 |
| inpatient care | 41 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 140 |
|---|---|
| Female | 224 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 244 |
|---|---|
| Black | 98 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 170 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 130 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 18 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 59 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 270 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 13 |
| hospital care | 55 |
| inpatient care | 55 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 87 |
|---|---|
| Female | 115 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 127 |
|---|---|
| Black | 56 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 86 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 38 |
| 85 and over | 16 |
| Less than 65 | 62 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 32 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 37 |
| Asthma | 26 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 20 |
| Diabetes | 46 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 6 |
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| abdominal surgery | 14 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 214 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 14 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 71 |
|---|---|
| Female | 92 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 105 |
|---|---|
| Black | 42 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 78 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 59 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 53 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 17 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 52 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 9 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 219 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 55 |
|---|---|
| Female | 97 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 97 |
|---|---|
| Black | 39 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 73 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 60 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 39 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 22 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| abdominal surgery | 11 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 206 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 11 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 11 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 41 |
|---|---|
| Female | 108 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 104 |
|---|---|
| Black | 30 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 61 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 59 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 45 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 37 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 23 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
| Diabetes | 50 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 8 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 121 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 28 |
|---|---|
| Female | 80 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 55 |
|---|---|
| Black | 36 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 40 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 49 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 42 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 37 |
| Asthma | 22 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 24 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 48 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 10 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 123 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 34 |
|---|---|
| Female | 63 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 63 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 42 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 34 |
| Hypertension | 74 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 52 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 39 |
| Asthma | 15 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 23 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 46 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 114 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 30 |
|---|---|
| Female | 69 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 61 |
|---|---|
| Black | 26 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 57 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 74 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 18 |
| Depression | 43 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 19 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 80 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Male | 23 |
|---|---|
| Female | 49 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 44 |
|---|---|
| Black | 17 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 33 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 24 |
| Depression | 49 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 24 |
| Asthma | 21 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Cary, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
| abdominal surgery | 12 |
|---|---|
| bypass surgery | 15 |
| doctor visit | 158 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 20 |
| hospital care | 85 |
| inpatient care | 85 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 20 |
| weight management | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS.
| Female | 98 |
|---|---|
| Male | 57 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 101 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 4 |
| Less than 65 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 17 |
| Osteoporosis | 1 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 43 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 8 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 6 |
Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (2012)
Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified (2013)
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 56 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Cary, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dustin Miguel Bermudez, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
$1,076
APOLLO ESG System $990 |
Apollo ESG NXT System $44 |
OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System Sx $8 |
$33 |
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| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$824
Da Vinci Surgical System $824 |
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| Medtronic, Inc. |
$784
Signia $515 |
LigaSure $160 |
Sonicision $93 |
$16 |
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| Novo Nordisk Inc |
$575
Wegovy $310 |
Saxenda $244 |
$21 |
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| Ethicon US, LLC |
$457
Echelon; Endopath $124 |
Enseal X1 5mm $115 |
ECHELON FLEX Stapler $90 |
Echelon Flex $38 |
Mesh $28 |
Other $63 |
| Other |
$3,331
Creon $340 |
GATTEX $270 |
ZENPEP $243 |
PHASIX $196 |
Reltone 400 mg $180 |
Other $2,102 |
| Food and Beverage | $5,558 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $1,441 |
| Education | $48 |
Dr. Dustin Bermudez is a physician who specializes in general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise consist of gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Dr. Bermudez is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. He seems to be an in-network provider for Coventry, Cigna, and Centene, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Bermudez's practice in Cary, NC is open to new patients as reported by UNC Health. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bermudez (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and French.