Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 66 |
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Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD is a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM specializing in general surgery. He graduated from St George's University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD is affiliated with Providence, Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Medical Group- General Surgery.
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:
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) 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:
Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:
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.
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In 2012, Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 66 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 90 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 14 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
| weight management | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 19 |
|---|---|
| Female | 67 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 59 |
|---|---|
| Black | 16 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 15 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 71 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 57 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 24 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 57 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 14 |
|---|---|
| Female | 43 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 34 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 11 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 46 |
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 44 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 19 |
| Depression | 46 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 28 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 29 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 12 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| weight management | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 24 |
|---|---|
| Female | 70 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 62 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 68 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 49 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 23 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 31 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 13 |
|---|---|
| Female | 30 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 27 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 56 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 40 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 40 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 11 |
|---|---|
| Female | 27 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 26 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| Hypertension | 55 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 53 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 50 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 29 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 13 |
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| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 0 |
| 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 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 69 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 46 |
| 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 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 13 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 19 |
|---|---|
| Female | 18 |
| From 65 to 74 | 14 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 11 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 68 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 38 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 46 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 41 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 56 |
| inpatient care | 56 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 29 |
|---|---|
| Female | 34 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 48 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 21 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 23 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
| Depression | 33 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 24 |
| Heart Failure | 24 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 29 |
| Diabetes | 37 |
| Dementia | 17 |
| Cancer | 17 |
The top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 52 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 26 |
| inpatient care | 26 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 34 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 36 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 19 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 19 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 27 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 36 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 25 |
The top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 104 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 104 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 38 |
|---|---|
| Female | 29 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 39 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 23 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 25 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 22 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 27 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 24 |
| Diabetes | 36 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 25 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hobbs, NM were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.
| doctor visit | 40 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 13 |
| hospital care | 62 |
| inpatient care | 62 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| weight management | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD.
| Male | 15 |
|---|---|
| Female | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 27 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 14 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 11 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoporosis | 1 |
| Heart Failure | 4 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 6 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 4 |
| Cancer | 5 |
| Dementia | 1 |
Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD graduated from St George's University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Monmouth Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in New Mexico.
Medical School: St George's University School of Medicine (2003)
Residency: Monmouth Medical Center (2009)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Licensed In: New Mexico
Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare Advantage, BCBS TX PPO Exchange, All Well (offered by Superior), Humana Medicare Advantage, Coventry (First Health) Medicare Advantage, Multiplan, Aetna, Texas True Choice, Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) Medicaid / CHIP/ StarKids, United Healthcare, Great West - Cigna, Galaxy, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicaid, Humana Commercial, Cigna OAP / PPO, Molina Healthcare of NM Turquoise Care, Accountable / Interplan Health Group, Healthsmart, Providence Health Plan, Beech Street, Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) Medicare Advantage, Presbyterian Commercial, Imagine Health Commercial (Wayland Baptist University), Universal American HMO / PPO / PFFS, TriCare West (T-5 BCBS), Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange, BCBS NM Turquoise Care, OMNI, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott & White, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Premier, CapStar, Lubbock Christian University (BSWHP), Presbyterian NM Turquoise Care, Care Improvement Plus - Medicare Special Needs (SRPN), Aetna West Texas Preferred, BCBS NM PPO, Covenant Health Advantage MA (Offered by BSWHP), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan HMO / PPO / Exchange, Wayland Baptist Student Athletes, Texas Mutual Workers Compensation (Limited Providers), WellCare, First Health, Universal American HMO PPO PFFS, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White, Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP, Texas Mutual Workers Compensation Limited Providers, Lubbock Christian University BSWHP, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier, TriCare West T5 BCBS, Care Improvement Plus Medicare Special Needs SRPN and Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Francis Cavaretta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$6,190
DAVINCI XI $6,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $190 |
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| W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$1,180
GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial $1,180 |
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| Covidien Sales LLC |
$401
Endo Stapling $241 |
Vessel Sealing $65 |
ReliaTack $63 |
Electrosurgery $20 |
Instruments and Ligation $8 |
Other $5 |
| Covidien LP |
$74
Endo GIA $41 |
TA $33 |
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| Baxter Healthcare |
$61
BioSurgery - PERI-STRIPS $61 |
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| Other |
$164
1688 $58 |
NASCOBAL $28 |
GATTEX $20 |
Exparel $20 |
NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $14 |
Other $25 |
| Education | $6,000 |
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| Travel and Lodging | $1,251 |
| Food and Beverage | $819 |
Dr. Mark Cavaretta works as a general surgery specialist in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Cavaretta obtained a license to practice in New Mexico.