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Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Professional interests include: partial splenectomy, muscle biopsy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and more.
106 Lynch Creek Way Suite 9b
Petaluma, CA 94954

Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD is a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Petaluma Valley Hospital, Providence Medical Group Sonoma and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

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Office Locations

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

106 Lynch Creek Way Suite 9b
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-1575
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Providence Medical Group Sonoma

1162 Montgomery Drive Floor 3
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-4250
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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hernia surgery
laparoscopic hernia repair
laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD had a list price for hernia surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 19
doctor visit 203
hospital care 156
inpatient care 156
ultrasound (sonogram) 19
women's imaging 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 17
doctor visit 219
hospital care 217
inpatient care 217
ultrasound (sonogram) 17
women's imaging 17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 201
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 35
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 19
doctor visit 239
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125
ultrasound (sonogram) 19
women's imaging 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 193
Black 67
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 37
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
breast procedures 28
doctor visit 244
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 164
inpatient care 164
open surgery 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 28
women's imaging 28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 322
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 398
Black 144
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 282
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 74
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 40
Dementia 9
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 269
hospital care 158
inpatient care 158

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 84
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 34
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 42
Dementia 13
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 231
hospital care 176
inpatient care 176

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 83
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 38
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 36
Dementia 11
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 197
hospital care 152
inpatient care 152

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 69
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 30
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 24
breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 291
excision 23
gastrointestinal procedures 24
hospital care 151
inpatient care 151
lymph node procedures 22
minimally invasive procedures 13
open surgery 22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 195
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 70
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 43
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 23
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 13
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 197

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 185
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 29
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2021

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 23
Dementia 9
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 33
doctor visit 194
gastrointestinal procedures 46
minimally invasive procedures 33
open surgery 13
preventive care 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 21
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated as a general surgeon in Petaluma, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery 22
breast procedures 19
cancer surgery 12
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 219
excision 23
gastrointestinal procedures 27
hospital care 151
inpatient care 151
lymph node procedures 22
minimally invasive procedures 23
open surgery 15
preventive care 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 20
women's imaging 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 152
Ethnicity
Black / African American 56
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 194
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 75
85 and over 33
Less than 65 32
65 to 74 117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 26

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in North Carolina.

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

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Medical Foundation
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Providence Medical Group Sonoma
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

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. James Joseph Schneider, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Western Health Advantage HMO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, Partnership Health Plan of California and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Joseph Schneider, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Western Health Advantage HMO
Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
Interplan PPO
TriWest
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Health Net PPO
Health Net HMO
Anthem
Coventry PPO
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare HMO
US Family Health Plan
Aetna Medicare PPO
Partnership Health Plan of California
CoventryFirst Health PPO

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $1,789 Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,789
Davol Inc. $268 SURGICAL
$140 		DAV-BARD 3DMax
$104 		BD MAX
$19
$6
Covidien Sales LLC $223 Endo Stapling
$128 		Vessel Sealing
$95
Ethicon Inc. $122 Mesh
$122
Ethicon US, LLC $101 DERMABOND PRINEO
$38 		Harmonic
$27 		Echelon Circular
$20 		Enseal X1
$16
Other $150 TISSEEL
$82 		Zynrelef
$22 		Infection Management
$18 		XARACOLL
$16 		APTIOM
$12
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $1,495
Food and Beverage $1,154
Education $6

Biography

Dr. James Schneider's specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Schneider's areas of expertise include laparoscopic gastrostomy, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and pancreatectomy (pancreas removal). He is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Providence Medical Foundation, he is not acceping new patients at this time.

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