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Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD

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(85 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Neurosurgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and more.

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN specializing in interventional pain medicine and neurosurgery. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

deep brain stimulation lead implantation

By Affordability:

brain surgery

cranial surgery

deep brain stimulation lead implantation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD performed more deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for brain surgery, cranial surgery, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead implantation 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 25%

By Volume:

neurostimulator implantation

neurostimulator replacement

In 2012, Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD performed more neurostimulator implantation, and neurostimulator replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	17
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	17
neurostimulator replacement	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	16
doctor visit	40
hospital care	73
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	73
neurostimulator lead placement	16
neurostimulator replacement	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	18
doctor visit	55
hospital care	65
implant surgery	28
inpatient care	65
neurostimulator lead placement	18
neurostimulator replacement	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

cranial surgery	17
doctor visit	36
hospital care	51
implant surgery	24
inpatient care	51
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	39
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	8
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD From 2020 - 2022

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2020)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery (2022)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 85 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.8

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Sarah Bic was amazing. I'm extremely happy with the outcome of my surgery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

She was very thorough in describing procedures

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$10,473 Varian Treatment $176	$10,297
NeuroPace, Inc.	$132 RNS Neurostimulator Kit $132
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$111 VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator $111
Boston Scientific Corporation	$71 $71

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,700
Travel and Lodging	$2,321
Food and Beverage	$766

Research Payments

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $159,670.

Biography

Dr. Sarah Bick's areas of specialization are interventional pain medicine and neurosurgery; she sees patients in Nashville, TN. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Bick's clinical interests: neurosurgery, seizures, and essential tremor. She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). She has an open panel in Nashville, TN according to Doctor.com. Dr. Bick attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.