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Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD

(Dr. Heather Marie Vasser, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2005)

1860 Highway 71 S
Columbus, TX 78934

(979) 732-6552

Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD is a general surgeon in Columbus, TX specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience.

Office Locations

1860 Highway 71 S
Columbus, TX 78934

(979) 732-6552

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	528
gastrointestinal procedures	170
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	170
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	403
doctor visit	999
gastrointestinal procedures	446
hospital care	122
injections	12
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	446
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	388
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	95
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
breast procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	331
doctor visit	807
gastrointestinal procedures	334
hospital care	56
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	352
minor procedures	18
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	313
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	77
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	383
doctor visit	911
gastrointestinal procedures	395
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	395
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	383

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	720

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1024
Black	108
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	176
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	377
doctor visit	955
gastrointestinal procedures	410
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	410
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	377
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
women's imaging	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	98
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	374
doctor visit	881
gastrointestinal procedures	409
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	422
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	374
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
women's imaging	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	86
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	26
diagnostic procedures	402
doctor visit	800
gastrointestinal procedures	442
hospital care	31
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	460
neck imaging	14
outpatient care	11
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	402
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
women's imaging	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	47
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	455
doctor visit	754
gastrointestinal procedures	483
minimally invasive procedures	483
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	455

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	50
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	347
doctor visit	711
gastrointestinal procedures	358
minimally invasive procedures	369
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	395
doctor visit	691
gastrointestinal procedures	422
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	433
neck imaging	14
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	395
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	34
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	64
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	584
doctor visit	873
gastrointestinal procedures	622
minimally invasive procedures	622
neck imaging	19
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	584
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	38
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	64
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	18
breast procedures	23
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	385
doctor visit	810
gastrointestinal procedures	408
hospital care	53
image guided procedures	18
injections	12
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	414
minor procedures	18
neck imaging	15
outpatient care	11
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	380
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	502
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	194
85 and over	72
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	286

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2005. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Texas

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$1,553 EsophyX $1,553
KCI USA, Inc	$450 VAC THERAPY $450
AbbVie Inc.	$228 DALVANCE $228
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$123 Aortic Stent Grafts $123
Microline Surgical Inc	$56 $56
Other	$455 myRisk $56	XARELTO $52	Exparel $50	AQUAMANTYS(TM) $38	DALVANCE $30	Other $230

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,302
Travel and Lodging	$1,114
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$450

Biography

Dr. Heather Vasser works as a general surgery. She attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather M. Vasser, MD From 2012 - 2022

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