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Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), obesity, vascular disease, and more.
9740 SW 40TH STREET
Miami, FL 33165

Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD is an internist in Miami, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine).

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Office Locations

Address:

9740 SW 40TH STREET
Miami, FL 33165

Some issues Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD treated as an internist in Miami, FL were blood draw.

blood draw 24
doctor visit 30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD.

Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 8
Other

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 5
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 43
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

He completed residency at Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center

Licensed In: Florida

Insurance Information

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Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, Medicaid, Humana, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO) and Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Oscar Saravia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
Medicare Advantage
Aetna Medicare PPO
Medicaid
Humana
Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO)
Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)
Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)
Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO)

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $2,493 Pradaxa
$1,799 		GLYXAMBI
$250 		TRADJENTA
$208 		JARDIANCE
$112
$124
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $1,505 INVOKANA
$809 		XARELTO
$696
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $1,019 PRALUENT
$675 		TOUJEO
$344
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. $1,002 NEXLETOL
$1,002
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $635 FARXIGA
$381 		BYDUREON
$125 		SYMBICORT
$123 		ONGLYZA
$6
Other $4,973 PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION
$488 		Vascepa
$484 		VELTASSA
$467 		ENTRESTO
$367 		BYDUREON
$295 		Other
$2,872
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $11,612
Education $15

Biography

Dr. Oscar Saravia's areas of expertise include obesity, diverticular disease, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). He seems to honor Aetna Medicare, Aetna, Humana, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Saravia's office in Miami, FL.

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