Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 11 |
|---|
Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD is a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
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In 2012, Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 11 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 19 |
|---|---|
| Female | 48 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 44 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 24 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 18 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 34 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 27 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 34 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Dementia | 21 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 74 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 44 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 31 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 27 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 16 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 43 |
| Depression | 38 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 42 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 23 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 25 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 48 |
| Dementia | 18 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 105 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 66 |
|---|---|
| Female | 94 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 86 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 64 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 44 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 41 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 31 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 24 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
| Diabetes | 53 |
| Dementia | 18 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 107 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 43 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 33 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 26 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 17 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 42 |
| Depression | 42 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 44 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 27 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 19 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 103 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 31 |
|---|---|
| Female | 47 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 45 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 30 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 21 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 45 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 38 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 26 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 23 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 19 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 84 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 23 |
|---|---|
| Female | 55 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 38 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 29 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 11 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 33 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 22 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 18 |
| Heart Failure | 31 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 21 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 21 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 85 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 51 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 31 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 31 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 17 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 46 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 35 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 32 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 43 |
| Dementia | 24 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 63 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 63 |
| inpatient care | 63 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 43 |
|---|---|
| Female | 76 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 73 |
|---|---|
| Black | 14 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 38 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 23 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 26 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 16 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 49 |
| Depression | 44 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 57 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 29 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 21 |
| Heart Failure | 45 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 51 |
| Dementia | 42 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 165 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 82 |
| inpatient care | 82 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 71 |
|---|---|
| Female | 133 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 134 |
|---|---|
| Black | 23 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 60 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 59 |
| 85 and over | 55 |
| Less than 65 | 30 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 73 |
| Stroke | 12 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 56 |
| Depression | 50 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 53 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 38 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 45 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 30 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 140 |
|---|---|
| fracture surgery | 18 |
| hospital care | 45 |
| inpatient care | 45 |
| lower extremity surgery | 18 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 58 |
|---|---|
| Female | 106 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 106 |
|---|---|
| Black | 22 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 54 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 56 |
| 85 and over | 33 |
| Less than 65 | 21 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 16 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 48 |
| Depression | 44 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 15 |
| Osteoperosis | 48 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 26 |
| Heart Failure | 41 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 23 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 25 |
| Cancer | 23 |
The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 135 |
|---|---|
| fracture surgery | 28 |
| hospital care | 65 |
| inpatient care | 65 |
| joint surgery | 14 |
| lower extremity surgery | 28 |
| open surgery | 14 |
| reconstructive surgery | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Male | 72 |
|---|---|
| Female | 99 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 108 |
|---|---|
| Black | 26 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 65 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 43 |
| 85 and over | 51 |
| Less than 65 | 12 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 20 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 49 |
| Depression | 43 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 50 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 25 |
| Heart Failure | 43 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 20 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 29 |
| Cancer | 19 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.
| doctor visit | 92 |
|---|---|
| fracture surgery | 23 |
| hospital care | 63 |
| inpatient care | 63 |
| joint surgery | 14 |
| lower extremity surgery | 23 |
| open surgery | 14 |
| reconstructive surgery | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD.
| Female | 66 |
|---|---|
| Male | 37 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 60 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 21 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 15 |
| Less than 65 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 38 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoporosis | 31 |
| Heart Failure | 30 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 10 |
| Dementia | 22 |
| Cancer | 7 |
Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.
According to our sources, Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 105 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$237,318
DVR Anatomic Kickstand $63,000 |
Affixus $61,477 |
CANNULATED SCREWS $33,750 |
NCB $18,809 |
Alps Prox Tib Plates $14,238 |
Other $46,044 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, Inc. |
$224,484
Distal Femur Plate System $56,073 |
Trauma $47,182 |
Periprosthetic Fracture $35,735 |
Proximal Tibia Plate $12,438 |
Proximal Humerus Plate $11,938 |
Other $61,119 |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. |
$70,981
TrueLok $33,552 |
TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM $16,493 |
FITBONE $14,883 |
JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM $1,830 |
Bone Screws $1,830 |
Other $2,393 |
| Synthes GmbH |
$42,968
$42,968 |
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| Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$38,037
NA $18,064 |
RIA $8,677 |
VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $5,136 |
TFN ADVANCED $3,189 |
TOMOFIX $150 |
Other $2,820 |
| Other |
$92,521
PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System $14,414 |
PRECICE $11,249 |
Artis icono floor $8,864 |
RIA $6,135 |
CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER $6,000 |
Other $45,859 |
| Consulting Fee | $481,710 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $109,972 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $43,085 |
| Royalty or License | $25,474 |
| Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program | $19,875 |
| Other | $26,192 |
Dr. Geoffrey Marecek is a specialist in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among Dr. Marecek's clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, Dr. Marecek is currently accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Marecek's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He has received distinctions including Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. He speaks Spanish.