Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2015 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD.
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Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD is an obstetrician in Carlsbad, CA specializing in obstetrics. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SAN DIEGO MEDICAL GRO.
6125 Paseo Del Norte Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011
7695 Cardinal Court Suite 240
San Diego, CA 92123
8881 Fletcher Parkway Suite 105b
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD treated as an obstetrician in Carlsbad, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and osteoperosis.
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Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He completed residency at University of Cape Town Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the OBGYN OBGYN and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Residency: University of Cape Town Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: OBGYN OBGYN
Licensed In: California
Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$34,792
OFIRMEV $29,887 |
RECOTHROM $4,888 |
XARTEMIS XR $18 |
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$17,444
OFIRMEV $17,444 |
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$15,923
HTX-011 $15,673 |
Zynrelef $250 |
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$15,223
Da Vinci Surgical System $14,223 |
DA VINCI SP $1,000 |
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$7,096
IONSYS $7,096 |
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$11,196
BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $4,408 |
BioSurgery - Non Prod Related $790 |
NovaSure $675 |
Lupron $530 |
LO LOESTRIN FE $414 |
Other $4,378 |
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Dr. Craig S. Saffer, MD has received 65 research payments totaling $401,827.
Dr. Craig Saffer works as an obstetrics specialist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Saffer obtained a license to practice in California.