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Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1998)

18425 Burbank Boulevard Suite 500
Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 708-6070

Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD is affiliated with Dr. Joel Sach, MD.

Office Locations

18425 Burbank Boulevard Suite 500
Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 708-6070

(818) 708-6095

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

hemorrhoid banding

intensive behavioral therapy for obesity

mental health therapy

removal of lesion

special stains

By Affordability:

weight management

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, hemorrhoid banding, intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity, mental health therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and special stains procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for weight management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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:

hemorrhoid banding

In 2023, Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD had a list price for hemorrhoid banding 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:

standard anoscopy

By Affordability:

hemorrhoid ligation

special stains

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD performed more standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hemorrhoid ligation, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	545
doctor visit	1672
gastrointestinal procedures	656
hospital care	1116
injections	14
inpatient care	1116
lab tests	568
minimally invasive procedures	626
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	545
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2013 were lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	43
anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	625
doctor visit	1816
gastrointestinal procedures	816
hospital care	761
injections	12
inpatient care	761
lab tests	841
minimally invasive procedures	751
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	625
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	118
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	152
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2014 were lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	61
diagnostic procedures	643
doctor visit	2118
gastrointestinal procedures	894
hospital care	480
inpatient care	480
lab tests	1075
minimally invasive procedures	741
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	643
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	571

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	125
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	121
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	47
diagnostic procedures	574
doctor visit	2049
gastrointestinal procedures	748
hospital care	412
inpatient care	412
lab tests	718
minimally invasive procedures	648
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	574
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	770
Female	1116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1396
Black	0
Hispanic	120
Asian	240
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	876
From 75 to 84	590
85 and over	228
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	50
diagnostic procedures	658
doctor visit	2186
gastrointestinal procedures	966
hospital care	154
injections	14
inpatient care	154
lab tests	619
minimally invasive procedures	757
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	658
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	109
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	118
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	83
diagnostic procedures	849
doctor visit	2679
gastrointestinal procedures	1258
hospital care	473
injections	12
inpatient care	473
lab tests	849
minimally invasive procedures	959
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	849
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	685

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	819
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	126
Other	93
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	553
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	140
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	71
diagnostic procedures	937
doctor visit	2599
gastrointestinal procedures	1300
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
lab tests	997
mental health therapy	297
minimally invasive procedures	1025
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	937
ultrasound (sonogram)	71
weight management	297

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	863
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	131
Other	101
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	563
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	163
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	43
diagnostic procedures	982
doctor visit	2647
gastrointestinal procedures	1265
hospital care	231
injections	12
inpatient care	231
lab tests	1075
mental health therapy	373
minimally invasive procedures	1097
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	982
ultrasound (sonogram)	43
weight management	373

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	762

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	857
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	140
Other	136
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	141
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2020 were lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
diagnostic procedures	790
doctor visit	2788
gastrointestinal procedures	970
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	1168
mental health therapy	308
minimally invasive procedures	874
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	790
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
weight management	308

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	20
Hispanic	45
Asian	116
Other	125
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	117
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2021 were lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1142
doctor visit	3683
gastrointestinal procedures	1426
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
lab tests	1521
mental health therapy	438
minimally invasive procedures	1216
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1142
weight management	438

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	837

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	156
Other	146
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	164
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1309
doctor visit	3661
gastrointestinal procedures	1590
lab tests	1573
mental health therapy	277
minimally invasive procedures	1390
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1309
weight management	277

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	911

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1077
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	154
Other	173
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	693
From 75 to 84	544
85 and over	170
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal imaging	49
anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	823
doctor visit	2536
gastrointestinal procedures	1080
hospital care	400
injections	12
inpatient care	400
lab tests	1000
mental health therapy	338
minimally invasive procedures	916
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	823
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
weight management	338

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	673

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	128
Non-Hispanic White	799
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	56
Other	85

**Age**
75 to 84	356
85 and over	137
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	515

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1998. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.	$8,270 GIMOTI $8,270
AbbVie Inc.	$1,928 Creon $559	Skyrizi $444	Humira $306	Rinvoq $243	LINZESS $159	Other $217
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$709 $709
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$552 Trulance $290	XIFAXAN $208	XIFAXANIBSD $21	Uceris $17	PLENVU $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$520 PENTASA $20	$500
Other	$4,222 STELARA $482	AVSOLA $352	LINZESS $284	ZENPEP $262	Humira $259	Other $2,584

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,189
Honoraria	$3,700
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,293
Consulting Fee	$500
Other	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Joel A. Sach, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $5,900.

Biography

Dr. Joel Sach's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Sach graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Southern California Super Doctors.