Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Farrer Jr., DO for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Rex Farrer Jr., DO is a bariatric surgeon in Boerne, TX specializing in bariatric surgery. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Rex Farrer Jr., DO is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians and Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Landmark Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | Atascosa Methodist Hospital Northeast.
1201 South Main Street Suite 111
Boerne, TX 78006
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.
Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.
For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:
During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.
Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.
While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.
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. Rex Farrer Jr., DO for Medicare patients.
| 86 |
Dr. Rex Farrer Jr., DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)
Residency: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo (2020)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rex Farrer Jr., DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$25,466
Da Vinci Surgical System $25,466 |
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$765
AlloDerm $765 |
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$536
STRATTICE $536 |
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$160
STRATTICE $160 |
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$151
$151 |
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$105
Exparel $63 |
GATTEX $14 |
TALICIA $14 |
Contrave $14 |
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| $3,171 | |
| $13 |
Dr. Rex Farrer is a bariatric surgery specialist. He is affiliated with Methodist Healthcare. Dr. Farrer studied medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine.