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Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD

(Dr. Sam Seunghae Ahn, MD)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1978)

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.

1082 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 209-2011

Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD is a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Methodist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, UNIVERSITY VASCULAR ASSOCIATES INC and DFW VASCULAR GROUP LLP.

Office Locations

Providence Saint John's Health Center

1082 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 209-2011

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Methodist Health System

221 W. Colorado Boulevard Pavilion Ii Suite 625
Dallas, TX 75208

(214) 946-5165

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2801 Bolton Boone Drive Suite 105
Desoto, TX 75115

(214) 946-5165

(972) 296-2522

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Some issues Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“According to Dr. Samuel S. Ahn, an assistant professor of vascular surgery at UCLA School of Medicine, sclerotherapy is the method of choice for all but the biggest varicose veins.”—"Losing the Blues : Exploring Options for Permanent Removal of Unsightly Varicose Veins", Los Angeles Times, May 2025

“Dr. Sam Ahn, a vascular surgeon at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, said that area is a traffic jam of anatomical structures, and pressure can be exacerbated by repeatedly...”—"Lakers' Brandon Ingram undergoes arm surgery, expected back by start of next season", The Orange County Register, March 2019

“Dr. Samuel Ahn, a vascular surgeon at the University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, said that if none of those measures work - or if they are too bothersome and patients want...”—"Nerve surgery dries up sweaty hands", NBC News, November 2003

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

superior vena cavagram

In 2023, Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD performed more superior vena cavagram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

ultrasound

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity venous duplex

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

metabolic panel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic duplex ultrasound, and testicular duplex ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, lab tests, and metabolic panel 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. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), angioplasty and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	78
angioplasty	313
blood draw	27
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	37
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	438
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	225
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
pelvic imaging	78
stent placement (stenting)	112
thrombolysis	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	502
upper extremity surgery	19
vascular procedures	1659

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	150
angioplasty	275
blood draw	85
doctor visit	537
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	168
minimally invasive procedures	358
pelvic imaging	150
stent placement (stenting)	106
thrombolysis	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	762
vascular procedures	2129

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	39
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	57
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	116
angioplasty	199
blood draw	153
doctor visit	555
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	304
minimally invasive procedures	331
pelvic imaging	116
stent placement (stenting)	114
thrombolysis	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	609
vascular procedures	1923

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	96
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	60
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	119
angioplasty	252
blood draw	62
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	563
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	124
minimally invasive procedures	292
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	119
stent placement (stenting)	95
thrombolysis	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	636
upper extremity surgery	16
vascular procedures	1904

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	186
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	64
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	56
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	124
angioplasty	275
blood draw	32
decompression surgery	12
diabetes management	14
dialysis access procedures	32
doctor visit	600
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	78
minimally invasive procedures	384
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	124
stent placement (stenting)	178
thrombolysis	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	783
upper extremity surgery	12
vascular procedures	1972

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	38
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	125
angioplasty	51
blood draw	31
dialysis access procedures	40
doctor visit	656
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lab tests	51
minimally invasive procedures	250
pelvic imaging	125
stent placement (stenting)	110
thrombolysis	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	756
vascular procedures	1696

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	40
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	137
angioplasty	30
blood draw	20
dialysis access procedures	52
doctor visit	697
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	153
pelvic imaging	137
stent placement (stenting)	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	807
vascular procedures	1642

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	101
Hispanic	46
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	37
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	55
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	88
angioplasty	22
blood draw	31
diabetes management	13
dialysis access procedures	38
doctor visit	656
lab tests	75
minimally invasive procedures	153
pelvic imaging	88
stent placement (stenting)	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	691
vascular procedures	1421

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	84
Hispanic	44
Asian	51
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	35
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
angioplasty	19
blood draw	19
doctor visit	481
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	75
pelvic imaging	55
stent placement (stenting)	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	413
vascular procedures	874

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	32
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	113
angioplasty	24
blood draw	50
doctor visit	549
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	135
pelvic imaging	113
stent placement (stenting)	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	673
vascular procedures	1323

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	47
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	127
angioplasty	26
blood draw	57
doctor visit	545
lab tests	81
minimally invasive procedures	167
pelvic imaging	127
stent placement (stenting)	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	698
vascular procedures	1401

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	88
Hispanic	57
Asian	39
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	53
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty.

abdominal imaging	112
angioplasty	135
blood draw	51
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	37
decompression surgery	15
diabetes management	13
dialysis access procedures	40
doctor visit	570
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
lab tests	97
minimally invasive procedures	229
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	112
stent placement (stenting)	101
thrombolysis	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	666
upper extremity surgery	15
vascular procedures	1631

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	73
Asian / Pacific Islander	66
Non-Hispanic White	134
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	38
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1978. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1978)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Methodist Health System

Baylor Scott & White Health

UNIVERSITY VASCULAR ASSOCIATES INC

DFW VASCULAR GROUP LLP

Insurance Information

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Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, CIGNA HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Aetna HMO, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sam S. Ahn, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Superior Health Plan

CIGNA HMO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Cigna

Aetna HMO

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.	$15,192 ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $15,192
The Spectranetics Corporation	$5,372 CVX-300CVX-300P $4,591	TURBOELITE $588	TURBO-TANDEM $120	ANGIOSCULPT $53	TURBO POWER $17	Other $3
Volcano Corporation	$1,806 PV.035 $1,618	Phoenix Catheter System $66	Phoenix $59	s5 $40	PV.014 $23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,018 STENTS $624	IN.PACT Admiral $216	SilverHawk $126	Aptus Heli-FX $19	Endurant $18	Other $15
Endologix, Inc.	$1,006 OVATION $990	AFX $16
Other	$5,361 Atherectomy Device $321	Supera peripheral stent system $304	ENDURANT IIS $300	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $247	DABRA $219	Other $3,971

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$10,289
Food and Beverage	$8,476
Consulting Fee	$6,175
Honoraria	$4,500
Education	$186
Other	$128

Biography

Dr. Sam Ahn is a physician who specializes in vascular surgery. Dr. Ahn's education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Areas of expertise for Dr. Ahn include thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Ahn honors. Dr. Ahn (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Korean. His professional affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health, Providence Saint John's Health Center, and Methodist Health System.