Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > GA Providers

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD

Accepting New Patients

(332 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1993)

820 Saint Sebastian Way Suite 3a
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 774-5713

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD is a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and AUGUSTA LUNG ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

1301 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 922-5864

(706) 922-5819

open_in_new

Piedmont Healthcare

820 Saint Sebastian Way Suite 3a
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 774-5713

(706) 774-5789

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

chest CT scan

CT scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for chest CT scan, and CT scan 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:

lung diffusion capacity test

In 2023, Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD performed more lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

chest CT scan

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

thoracic imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD performed more chest CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and thoracic (chest) imaging 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. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
hospital care	1397
inpatient care	1397
pulmonary testing	148

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	452
hospital care	2106
inpatient care	2106
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	144
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
vaccines	15
X-rays	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	77
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	48
doctor visit	537
hospital care	2042
inpatient care	2042
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	120
thoracic (chest) imaging	199
vaccines	17
X-rays	151

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	73
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	103
doctor visit	604
hospital care	1811
inpatient care	1811
preventive care	51
pulmonary testing	226
thoracic (chest) imaging	207
vaccines	51
X-rays	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	980
Black	336
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	166
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	67
doctor visit	553
hospital care	1615
inpatient care	1615
pulmonary testing	186
thoracic (chest) imaging	134
X-rays	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	67
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	59
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	68
doctor visit	551
hospital care	1904
inpatient care	1904
pulmonary testing	146
thoracic (chest) imaging	121
X-rays	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	85
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	47
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	53
doctor visit	536
hospital care	2912
inpatient care	2912
pulmonary testing	248
thoracic (chest) imaging	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	189
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	112
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	44
doctor visit	599
hospital care	2589
inpatient care	2589
pulmonary testing	332
thoracic (chest) imaging	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	175
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	77
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	38
doctor visit	413
hospital care	2888
inpatient care	2888
pulmonary testing	150
thoracic (chest) imaging	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	93
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	11
CT scan	56
doctor visit	486
hospital care	2920
inpatient care	2920
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	279
thoracic (chest) imaging	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	195
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	114
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	88
doctor visit	549
hospital care	2082
inpatient care	2082
pulmonary testing	325
thoracic (chest) imaging	88

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	135
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Augusta, GA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and thoracic (chest) imaging.

counseling services	11
CT scan	62
doctor visit	505
hospital care	2206
inpatient care	2206
preventive care	23
pulmonary testing	209
thoracic (chest) imaging	96
vaccines	27
X-rays	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	168
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	530
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	232
85 and over	90
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	290

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1993)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

AUGUSTA LUNG ASSOCIATES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 332 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Augusta, GA.

4.9

Overall Rating

(332 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,938 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $871	NUCALA $489	ANORO $484	BREO $316	INCRUSE $239	Other $539
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,803 FASENRA $884	SYMBICORT $724	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $382	BREZTRI $365	TEZSPIRE $306	Other $141
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$1,188 OPSUMIT $731	UPTRAVI $281	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $59	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $11	$105
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$945 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $369	OFEV $268	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $115	STIOLTO $95	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $64	Other $35
United Therapeutics Corporation	$538 TYVASO $411	ORENITRAM $128
Other	$7,042 DUPIXENT $511	XOLAIR $420	Esbriet $347	Arikayce $347	Adempas $315	Other $5,100

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,065
Education	$388

Biography

Dr. Scott Pethke's specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Pethke attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. According to Piedmont Healthcare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Augusta, GA.

Select Year:

Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2023

By Volume:

By Affordability:

By Volume:

By Volume:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Pethke, 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. Scott D. Pethke, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Other Providers in Augusta, GA