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Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: gastrectomy, liver disease, abdominal pain, and more.

12850 Toepperwein Road
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 614-1234

Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Live Oak, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

12850 Toepperwein Road
Live Oak, TX 78233

Some issues Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	16
gastrointestinal procedures	4
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
liver imaging	16
minimally invasive procedures	5
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	296
gastrointestinal procedures	205
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	209
liver imaging	257
minimally invasive procedures	206
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	257

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	56
Hispanic	118
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	22
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	332
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	324
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	228
liver imaging	98
minimally invasive procedures	287
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	46
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	23
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	330
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	245
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	98
minimally invasive procedures	246
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	41
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	526
doctor visit	680
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	686
minimally invasive procedures	687
preventive care	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	526

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Live Oak, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	332
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	296
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	178
liver imaging	123
minimally invasive procedures	289
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	231
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	91
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	7
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	5
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,297 Mavyret $330	Humira $254	Rinvoq $251	Skyrizi $166	Creon $150	Other $146
AbbVie, Inc.	$715 Humira $521	Mavyret $160	$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$556 MOTEGRITY $200	AMITIZA $151	ENTYVIO $113	Dexilant $29	GATTEX $15	Other $48
QOL Medical, LLC	$463 SUCRAID $463
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$360 XIFAXAN $207	Trulance $111	PLENVU $28	Relistor $14
Other	$2,073 ZEPOSIA $259	STELARA $199	XELJANZ $196	DIFICID $112	SYMPROIC $103	Other $1,205

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,982
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$400
Education	$81

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC	2023	$38,136.06	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$2,419.26	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$2,395.37	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Darren Spearman's specialties are adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). These areas are among his clinical interests: gastrectomy, colonoscopy, and abdominal pain. Dr. Spearman graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Baptist Health System.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Christopher Spearman, MD From 2017 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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