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Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1974)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

10666 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 554-8862

Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD is a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital and Optum Care Network-SDPMG.

Office Locations

10666 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 554-8862

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Optum Care Network-SDPMG

326 Santa Fe Drive Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 230-8994

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Some issues Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“"Bill's academic credibility was impeccable," said Robert Sarnoff, M.D., president of the Scripps Clinic Medical Group and Dr. Haubrich's colleague for more than 25 years.”—"Scripps gastroenterologist William Haubrich, 89, was prolific writer, teacher", The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 2012

“Dr. Robert Sarnoff, a pulmonologist with the chest and critical care division at Scripps Clinic, said physicians don't use nebulizers for COPD regularly.”—"Company gives new tool to COPD patients", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2012 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	1368
preventive care	101
pulmonary testing	444
vaccines	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2013 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	1381
preventive care	108
pulmonary testing	406
vaccines	108

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1012
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	46
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	230
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2014 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	23
breathing treatment	17
doctor visit	1461
preventive care	102
pulmonary testing	488
vaccines	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	557
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1041
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	44
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	210
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	1477
preventive care	142
pulmonary testing	446
vaccines	142

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1132
Female	1306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2134
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	108
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	916
From 75 to 84	938
85 and over	462
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
doctor visit	1468
preventive care	135
pulmonary testing	376
vaccines	135

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	990
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	55
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	227
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2017 were pulmonary testing, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1549
preventive care	89
pulmonary testing	306
vaccines	89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	935
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	50
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	213
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2018 were pulmonary testing, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1687
preventive care	67
pulmonary testing	427
vaccines	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	669

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1056
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	60
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	225
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2019 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	799
pulmonary testing	224

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	169
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2020 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
pulmonary testing	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2021 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295
pulmonary testing	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	28
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA during 2022 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
pulmonary testing	106

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated as a pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

blood draw	22
doctor visit	1094
preventive care	106
pulmonary testing	304
vaccines	106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	749
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	329
85 and over	162
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	322

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1974. He completed residency at Bellevue Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1974)

Residency: Bellevue Hospital Center (1978)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (1977)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Green Hospital

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Jolla, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-09-30

Dr. Sarnoff is an excellent doctor that takes the time to listen and understand the situation and concerns of the person, then apply his vast knowledge and experience to get to the most satisfactory diagnostics and treatment.

I feel like  being treated by a caring friend who is very interested in my well-being.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$21,880 STIOLTO RESPIMAT $6,640	Spiriva $4,555	STIOLTO $2,891	OFEV $2,055	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $677	Other $5,062
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,242 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $761	ANORO $461	NUCALA $297	INCRUSE $271	BREO $166	Other $286
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,504 SYMBICORT $726	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $306	FARXIGA $125	FASENRA $115	TAGRISSO $88	Other $143
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$770 Brovana $589	LATUDA $92	Lonhala Magnair $89
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$714 DALIRESP $714
Other	$5,287 ELIQUIS $583	Respiratoriy Care Undiv $404	XARELTO $333	ACTHAR $304	SIMPONI $210	Other $3,453

**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	$15,840
Food and Beverage	$13,588
Consulting Fee	$2,001
Travel and Lodging	$937
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Robert Sarnoff practices critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. His clinical interests include intensive care and lung issues. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Sarnoff attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Sarnoff completed a residency program at Bellevue Hospital Center. He has an open panel in Encinitas, CA according to Scripps Health.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

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