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Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS

(Marianna Alperin, MD)
Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology and General Practice
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: uterine prolapse, pelvic reconstructive surgery, pelvic organ prolapse, and more.
4520 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS is an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and general practice. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

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Office Locations

4520 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
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Some issues Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

post void residual study

In 2023, Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS had a list price for post void residual study 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 25%

By Volume:

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion
post void residual study

By Affordability:

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion
temporary urinary diversion
urethral catheterization
urinary catheterization
urinary diversion

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS performed more non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, and post void residual study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, and urinary diversion 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2013 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were lab tests, catheterization and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 13
doctor visit 12
lab tests 14
urologic procedures 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2014 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were rehabilitation, lab tests, catheterization and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 22
complementary or alternative therapy 13
doctor visit 33
lab tests 26
rehabilitation 32
urologic procedures 22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, catheterization, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 28
doctor visit 93
minimally invasive procedures 24
neurostimulation 24
placement of vaginal support device 16
urologic procedures 45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 12
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 33
doctor visit 55
urologic procedures 46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were catheterization, urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 84
doctor visit 183
placement of vaginal support device 19
urologic procedures 84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 19
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were catheterization, urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 103
doctor visit 210
placement of vaginal support device 25
urologic procedures 103

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 14
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 15
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, catheterization and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 82
doctor visit 167
placement of vaginal support device 23
urologic procedures 112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, catheterization, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 12
catheterization 103
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 228
urologic procedures 168

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 73
doctor visit 243
minor procedures 13
placement of vaginal support device 20
urologic procedures 137

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 64
doctor visit 226
urologic procedures 127

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, CA were urologic procedures, catheterization, rehabilitation and neurostimulation.

anorectal procedures 12
catheterization 60
complementary or alternative therapy 13
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 132
lab tests 20
minimally invasive procedures 24
minor procedures 13
neurostimulation 24
rehabilitation 32
urologic procedures 85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 0
Female 89
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 91
Hispanic 6
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 37
85 and over 1
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 17
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 7
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health
Regents of the University of California
UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marianna Alperin, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Renovia Inc $14,450 leva Pelvic Floor Trainer
$14,450
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $8,842 DAVINCI XI
$7,500 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,342
ACell, Inc. $882
$882
Coloplast Corp $282 Pelvic Floor Repair
$182 		RESTORELLE
$50 		Saffron
$35 		DIGITEX
$15
Abbott Laboratories $122 Optics
$122
Other $156 TISSEEL
$64 		Superion
$38 		GEMTESA
$30 		Axonics
$25
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $15,275
Education $7,500
Travel and Lodging $1,326
Food and Beverage $634

Biography

Dr. Mariann Alperin's areas of specialization are general practice and gynecology; she sees patients in San Diego, CA and Encinitas, CA. Patients rated Dr. Alperin highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among her clinical interests: pelvic reconstructive surgery, uterine prolapse, and vaginal problems. She attended medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Alperin (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Russian. Dr. Alperin's professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

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