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Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS

(Dr. William S. Barge, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

325 Old Pleasant Grove Road
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

(629) 255-2272

Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS is a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS is affiliated with Heritage Medical Associates, Ascension, HERITAGE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Office Locations

222 22nd Avenue North 3rd Floor
Nashville, TN 37203

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325 Old Pleasant Grove Road
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

(629) 255-2272

(629) 255-4253

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	192
inpatient care	192

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	62
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	40
gastrointestinal procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	142
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	222
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	222
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	152

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	91
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	132
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	132
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	99
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	7
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Heritage Medical Associates

Ascension

HERITAGE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Stevens Barge, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$25 Skyrizi $25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$22 XIFAXAN $22
Corcept Therapeutics	$22 Korlym $22
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$21 LINZESS $21
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$10 EsophyX $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$100

Biography

Dr. William Barge is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Nashville, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. Dr. Barge has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and performed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension and Heritage Medical Associates.