Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 3014 |
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Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM is a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA specializing in general podiatry and foot & ankle surgery. He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM is affiliated with Scripps Health and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
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In 2024, Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM had a list price for debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and nail procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.
In 2024, Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM had a list price for nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter), and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM performed more nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures 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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 3014 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 856 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 1173 |
| nail avulsion | 20 |
| nail procedures | 876 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 188 |
| skin procedures | 188 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 2373 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 13 |
| nail avulsion | 26 |
| nail procedures | 2399 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 335 |
| skin procedures | 335 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1873 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 49 |
| nail avulsion | 15 |
| nail procedures | 1888 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 296 |
| skin procedures | 296 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1342 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 43 |
| nail procedures | 1342 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 166 |
| skin procedures | 166 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1283 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 46 |
| nail procedures | 1283 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 218 |
| skin procedures | 218 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1004 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 61 |
| nail procedures | 1004 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 159 |
| skin procedures | 159 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1046 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 67 |
| nail procedures | 1046 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 151 |
| skin procedures | 151 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 881 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 65 |
| nail procedures | 881 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 82 |
| skin procedures | 82 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 853 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 62 |
| nail procedures | 853 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 77 |
| skin procedures | 77 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 793 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 41 |
| nail procedures | 793 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 45 |
| skin procedures | 45 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 699 |
|---|---|
| nail procedures | 699 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA during 2024 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 769 |
|---|---|
| nail procedures | 769 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 60 |
| skin procedures | 60 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated as a general podiatrist in San Marcos, CA were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 1147 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 421 |
| nail avulsion | 20 |
| nail procedures | 1152 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 161 |
| skin procedures | 161 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM treated were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at Northlake Hospital, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (1979)
Residency: Northlake Hospital, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery (1980)
Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery (1990)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in San Marcos, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven G. Farmer, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$46
ClosureFast $40 |
SilverHawk $6 |
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$16
ENTRE $16 |
| $62 |
Dr. Steven Farmer's specialties are foot & ankle surgery and general podiatry. He practices in San Marcos, CA. In addition to English, Dr. Farmer speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.