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Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Algiers Faculty of Medicine

2323 De La Vina Street Suite 207
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 879-4011

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of Algiers Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health and Cottage Health.

Office Locations

2320 Bath Street Suite 101
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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2323 De La Vina Street Suite 207
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 879-4011

(805) 879-4021

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In The News

“LVMC's program is led by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery director Dr. Farida Bounoua, and bariatric surgeon Dr. Christopher Taglia.”—"Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric Program Accreditation | Homes & Lifestyle | Noozhawk", Noozhawk, October 2021

“LVMC's Bariatric Surgery Program is led by Weight-loss Surgery Program director Dr. Farida Bounoua; and assisted by Dr. Christopher Taglia.”—"In-Person Bariatric Surgery Support Group Returns to Lompoc Valley Medical Center | Homes & Lifestyle - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, April 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

emergency care

emergency room care

In 2023, Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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 Volume:

hernia surgery

inpatient hospital care

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

In 2012, Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD performed more hernia surgery, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	169
emergency care	65
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
emergency care	67
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	25
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
emergency care	74
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	15
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
emergency care	82
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
minimally invasive procedures	34
weight management	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	64
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
emergency care	120
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	54
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	215
emergency care	92
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	33
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	271
emergency care	90
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
minimally invasive procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	38
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	279
emergency care	99
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	34
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	182
emergency care	111
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	46
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	178
emergency care	116
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
minimally invasive procedures	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	34
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
doctor visit	172
emergency care	20
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
minimally invasive procedures	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	39
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated as a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	18
bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	199
emergency care	85
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	19
weight management	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	46
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	34
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD graduated from University of Algiers Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She is certified by the Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Algiers Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Board Certification: Surgery, American Board of Surgery (2007)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Cottage Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$24,430 Da Vinci Surgical System $20,388	DAVINCI XI $4,000	DA VINCI SP $42
Covidien LP	$2,255 LigaSure $523	GastriSail $301	Battery-Powered Devices $268	ReliaTack $172	Spacemaker $133	Other $858
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,180 LigaSure $638	Signia $215	Endo Stitch $98	Dextile $97	Endo GIA $48	Other $84
Covidien Sales LLC	$492 Vessel Sealing $230	Endo Stapling $118	Synthetic Mesh $41	ReliaTack $37	Sutures $26	Other $39
Ethicon US, LLC	$265 ENSEAL $73	Energy Harmonic $54	Enseal X1 $38	Endoscopy Endocutters $30	Endoscopy: Endocutters $25	Other $45
Other	$701 NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $116	Zynrelef $91	STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $82	SPYGLASS $79	IMAGE1 S CONNECT $62	Other $271

**Types of Payments**
Education	$20,537
Food and Beverage	$4,754
Travel and Lodging	$4,005
Gift	$26

Biography

Dr. Farida Bounoua is a Santa Barbara, CA physician who specializes in general surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Bounoua average 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bounoua attended medical school at the University of Algiers Faculty of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Bounoua's hospital/clinic affiliations include UCLA Health and Cottage Health. She welcomes new patients at her office in as reported by UCLA Health.