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Dr. James C. Padussis, MD

(Dr. James Constantine Padussis, M.D.)

(73 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Boston University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: cancer, carcinoid tumor, colorectal cancer, and more.

111 N. 175th Street
Omaha, NE 68118

(402) 559-5600

Dr. James C. Padussis, MD is a general surgeon in Omaha, NE specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. James C. Padussis, MD is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine and UNMC PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Address:

111 N. 175th Street
Omaha, NE 68118

Address:

505 S 45th Street
Omaha, NE 68105

Address:

Emile 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68198

Some issues Dr. James C. Padussis, MD can help you with:

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.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	7
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

doctor visit	77
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	38

doctor visit	158
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

doctor visit	113
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	35

doctor visit	260
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Padussis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James C. Padussis, MD treated as a general surgeon in Omaha, NE were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	126
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Padussis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Padussis, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	18
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. James C. Padussis, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Complex General Surgical Oncology and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2007)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Complex General Surgical Oncology

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James C. Padussis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Nebraska Medicine

UNMC PHYSICIANS

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.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Student Blue

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Network Blue

UnitedHealthcare: Optum VA Community Care Network (CCN)

Medicaid Iowa: Wellpoint Iowa

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard PPO

Midlands Choice: Commercial plans

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna High Performance Network (Nebraska Health Network)

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna (Broad Network)

UnitedHealthcare: Medica

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Medicaid

Medicare Advantage: Medica Advantage Solution

Medicare Advantage: HumanaChoice (PPO) Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Nebraska: Molina Nebraska

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Choice (HMO-POS)

Aetna Healthcare: First Health (except "First Health Professionals Only")

Medicaid Nebraska: Every Woman Matters

Medicaid Nebraska: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Nebraska

Humana: Humana One PPO

Medicare Advantage: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Medica: Medica Commercial

Tricare West: Tricare West for Life

UnitedHealthcare: United Medical Resources

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premium Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: Medica Prime Solution Total Cost Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Kansas: Sunflower Health

UnitedHealthcare: UnitedHealthcare

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Medicaid

Century Health Solutions: Century Health Solutions

MultiPlan: MultiPlan (Does not include PHCS)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard HMO (only with suitcase logo)

UnitedHealthcare: NexusACO

UnitedHealthcare: Golden Rule

Medicare: Medicare Part A & B

Medica: Medica Insure

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Federal Plan

Tricare West: Tricare West Prime

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premier Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)

Other: Nebraska Furniture Mart Employee Plan Tier 1

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna Signature Administrators

Medicaid Kansas: AmeriGroup Kansas

Medicare Advantage: Wellcare by Nebraska Total Care Medicare Advantage

Wellmark of Iowa: Wellmark Blue HMO

Other: Midwest Network Alliance

UnitedHealthcare: Oxford Health

Medicaid Kansas: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Kansas

Tricare West: Tricare West Active Duty

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Total Care

Ambetter by Nebraska Total Care: Ambetter

Other: University of Nebraska Employee Plan Enhanced Tier

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Select Blue

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Care for Yourself

Medica: Medica Elevate

Medicare Advantage: Humana Gold (HMO) Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Elite Advantra (PPO)

Humana: Humana Choice Care

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Total Care

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James C. Padussis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James C. Padussis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Omaha, NE.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$2,185 Nanoknife $256	$1,929
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$636 Da Vinci Surgical System $636
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$211 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $211
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$101 KEYTRUDA $101
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$57 Photofrin $57
Other	$151 Kyprolis $32	XIFAXAN $30	VOTRIENT - SARCOMA $22	OPDIVO $20	VOTRIENT RCC $14	Other $33

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,628
Food and Beverage	$714

Biography

Dr. James Padussis' specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His education and training includes medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and residency at Duke University Medical Center. These areas are among Dr. Padussis's clinical interests: peritoneal cancer, cancer surgery, and gynecologic cancer. He is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine.