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Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD

(Richard C. Sarle, MD)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and General Surgery

University of Vermont College of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: genitourinary cancer, laparoscopic surgery, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

901 S. Oakland Street Suite 102
St. Johns, MI 48879

(517) 364-5655

Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD is an urologist in St. Johns, MI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and general surgery. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD is affiliated with McLaren Health Care, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and St. Johns Urology | University of Michigan Health-Sparrow.

Office Locations

901 S. Oakland Street Suite 102
St. Johns, MI 48879

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245 S. 2nd Street
Carson City, MI 48811

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1140 E. Michigan Avenue Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48912

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Some issues Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD performed more cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy 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 Volume:

percutaneous procedures

urologic procedures

In 2023, Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD performed more percutaneous procedures, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2012, Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD had a list price for prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
ablation	14
cancer surgery	21
cryotherapy	14
cytology	110
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	878
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lab tests	1306
laser treatment	14
minimally invasive procedures	143
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	413
preventive care	12
stent placement (stenting)	13
thyroid function tests	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	468
urologic procedures	187

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	39
cancer surgery	13
cytology	118
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	946
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	1451
minimally invasive procedures	139
minor procedures	14
pelvic imaging	550
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	589
urologic procedures	158

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	46
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	60
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	49
cancer surgery	23
cytology	116
doctor visit	861
hormone therapy	47
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
lab tests	1320
minimally invasive procedures	140
pelvic imaging	397
potassium test	28
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	446
urologic procedures	168

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	69
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	66
blood draw	23
cancer surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1004
hormone therapy	21
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lab tests	1691
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	244
potassium test	40
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	310
urologic procedures	390

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1204
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1198
Black	114
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	154
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	103
ablation	24
blood draw	36
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	29
cryotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	1436
hormone therapy	29
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	2625
laser treatment	24
minimally invasive procedures	229
minor procedures	13
potassium test	24
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	103
urologic procedures	700

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	871
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	840
Black	80
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	127
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	113
blood draw	21
cancer surgery	26
dissection	14
doctor visit	1360
excision	14
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	2445
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	173
pelvic surgery	14
potassium test	37
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	113
urologic procedures	480

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	842
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	815
Black	75
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	110
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	86
blood draw	23
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	1134
lab tests	1837
minimally invasive procedures	104
potassium test	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	86
urologic procedures	331

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	690
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	49
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	88
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	533
lab tests	155
minimally invasive procedures	94
minor procedures	18
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	32
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	330
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	22
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	563
minimally invasive procedures	79
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	537
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	19
urologic procedures	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated as an urologist in St. Johns, MI were lab tests, pelvic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and urologic procedures.

abdominal imaging	73
ablation	19
blood draw	25
cancer surgery	18
catheterization	29
cryotherapy	19
cytology	114
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	14
doctor visit	871
excision	14
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	1431
laser treatment	19
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	123
minor procedures	14
pelvic imaging	401
pelvic surgery	14
potassium test	31
preventive care	12
stent placement (stenting)	16
thyroid function tests	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	302
urologic procedures	254

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	502
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	64
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	294

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Education & Training

Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Health Care

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

St. Johns Urology | University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$26,685 FIRMAGON $26,685
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$9,754 Nubeqa $6,397	Xofigo $3,357
Michigan Mobile Urology Services LLC	$7,797 Cryo Probe $7,797
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$3,589 XTANDI $2,699	Vesicare $454	Myrbetriq $187	TARCEVA $12	$238
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$2,809 ORGOVYX $1,509	$1,300
Other	$20,815 ZYTIGA $3,307	XTANDI $1,499	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,027	Erleada $552	PROVENGE $477	Other $13,953

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$25,675
Consulting Fee	$15,892
Food and Beverage	$15,567
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$7,797
Travel and Lodging	$5,050
Other	$1,468

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Richard C. Sarle, MD.

Michigan Mobile Urology Services LLC	2015	$5,746.19	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
Michigan Mobile Urology Services LLC	2013	$5,275.25	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
Michigan Mobile Urology Services LLC	2014	$3,739.96	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest

Biography

Dr. Richard Sarle works as a general surgery and urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Sarle's areas of clinical interest consist of genitourinary cancer, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery. His professional affiliations include the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and McLaren Health Care.