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Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and General Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1966)

Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, heart problems

3941 J STREET SUITE 270
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 733-6850

Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in cardiac surgery and general surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1966 and has 58 years of experience. Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Address:

3941 J STREET SUITE 270
Sacramento, CA 95819

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	81
open surgery	55
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	21

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	53
open surgery	59
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	59

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	13
cardiac procedures	45
open surgery	25
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	26
cardiac procedures	83
open surgery	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	121
open surgery	75
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	75

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	17

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	51
open surgery	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	65
open surgery	71
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	71

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Sacramento, CA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

ablation	10
bypass surgery	29
cardiac procedures	87
open surgery	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1966. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1966)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

Mercy General Hospital

Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Hill 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.

Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Humana ChoiceCare Network, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Brand New Day, Meritain Health, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Connected Care, Western Health Adv, Hill Physicians Care Solutions and Networks By Design.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter Scott Carruth, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Humana ChoiceCare Network

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Blue Shield

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Molina Healthcare

Brand New Day

Meritain Health

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Connected Care

Western Health Adv

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Networks By Design

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
MAQUET Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.	$93 CARDIOHELP $49	VASOVIEW $44
AtriCure, Inc.	$24 SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $24
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$13 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$129

Biography

Dr. Peter Carruth specializes in cardiac surgery and general surgery. He studied medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Carruth's clinical interests include coronary artery disease. He takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Mercy General Hospital, Dignity Health Medical Foundation, and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Sacramento, CA.

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Biography

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