Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 15 |
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Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD is a cardiologist in Freedom, CA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health, Dignity Health and Sutter Health.
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:
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:
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.
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In 2023, Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardioversion, Doppler echocardiography, elective external cardioversion, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ambulatory cardiac monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and Holter monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 15 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 0 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 75 |
| 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 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 104 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 302 |
| hospital care | 69 |
| inpatient care | 69 |
| stress testing | 29 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 104 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 242 |
|---|---|
| Female | 234 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 412 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 240 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 112 |
| 85 and over | 80 |
| Less than 65 | 44 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 10 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 36 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 15 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 25 |
| Heart Failure | 26 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 20 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 74 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 553 |
| cardioversion | 15 |
| doctor visit | 726 |
| hospital care | 303 |
| inpatient care | 303 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| stress testing | 116 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 451 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 665 |
|---|---|
| Female | 863 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1312 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 143 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Other | 36 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 763 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 447 |
| 85 and over | 210 |
| Less than 65 | 108 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 20 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 84 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 746 |
| cardioversion | 20 |
| doctor visit | 975 |
| hospital care | 299 |
| inpatient care | 299 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| nuclear scan | 23 |
| preventive care | 68 |
| stress testing | 219 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 586 |
| vaccines | 68 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 869 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1027 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1617 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 185 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Other | 44 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 927 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 579 |
| 85 and over | 247 |
| Less than 65 | 143 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 48 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 21 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 134 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 1110 |
| cardioversion | 22 |
| doctor visit | 1031 |
| hospital care | 303 |
| inpatient care | 303 |
| nuclear scan | 60 |
| stress testing | 358 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 812 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 1165 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1494 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 2261 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 251 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Other | 75 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 1314 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 799 |
| 85 and over | 379 |
| Less than 65 | 167 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 20 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 95 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 1152 |
| cardioversion | 21 |
| doctor visit | 1074 |
| hospital care | 283 |
| inpatient care | 283 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| nuclear scan | 84 |
| stress testing | 402 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 850 |
| vascular procedures | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 1045 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1292 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 209 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Other | 69 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 1124 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 744 |
| 85 and over | 337 |
| Less than 65 | 132 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 14 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 21 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 44 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 906 |
| cardioversion | 17 |
| doctor visit | 883 |
| hospital care | 272 |
| inpatient care | 272 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| nuclear scan | 64 |
| stress testing | 312 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 714 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 963 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1153 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1805 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 187 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Other | 66 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 935 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 764 |
| 85 and over | 280 |
| Less than 65 | 137 |
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 20 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 59 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 1171 |
| cardioversion | 23 |
| doctor visit | 1123 |
| hospital care | 256 |
| inpatient care | 256 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| nuclear scan | 105 |
| stress testing | 447 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 910 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 1112 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1230 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 229 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Other | 90 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 1084 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 838 |
| 85 and over | 312 |
| Less than 65 | 108 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 21 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 50 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 1043 |
| cardioversion | 26 |
| doctor visit | 958 |
| hospital care | 207 |
| inpatient care | 207 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| nuclear scan | 84 |
| stress testing | 364 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 840 |
| vascular procedures | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 992 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1120 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1794 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 195 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Other | 69 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 874 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 841 |
| 85 and over | 295 |
| Less than 65 | 102 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 73 |
| Stroke | 9 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 30 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 18 |
The top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 24 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 1027 |
| cardioversion | 26 |
| doctor visit | 897 |
| hospital care | 319 |
| inpatient care | 319 |
| nuclear scan | 65 |
| stress testing | 331 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 871 |
| vascular procedures | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Male | 1031 |
|---|---|
| Female | 1189 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 183 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Other | 68 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 911 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 895 |
| 85 and over | 323 |
| Less than 65 | 91 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 72 |
| Stroke | 9 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 19 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 31 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 18 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Freedom, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
| ambulatory monitoring | 70 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 868 |
| cardioversion | 21 |
| doctor visit | 726 |
| hospital care | 256 |
| inpatient care | 256 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| nuclear scan | 69 |
| preventive care | 68 |
| stress testing | 286 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 682 |
| vaccines | 68 |
| vascular procedures | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD.
| Female | 872 |
|---|---|
| Male | 734 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 28 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1370 |
| Hispanic | 147 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Other | 47 |
| 85 and over | 223 |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | 547 |
| Less than 65 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 742 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 18 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoporosis | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 17 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 19 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 11 |
Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Health Net: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Health Net: Health Net PPO, Chinese Community Health Plan: Active Choice- PPO Silver, Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), Health Net: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Valley Health Plan: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO), Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Health Net: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, Health Net: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 511 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Freedom, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anthony C. Sturzu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Abbott Laboratories |
$973
Pacemakers $199 |
AVEIR $147 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $140 |
JOT DX $93 |
Assurity Pacemaker $91 |
Other $302 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$744
Azure $175 |
TYRX $161 |
Attain $156 |
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $80 |
Pacemakers $50 |
Other $123 |
| Medtronic, Inc. |
$569
LINQ II $297 |
Micra $253 |
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $18 |
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| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$335
ENTRESTO $335 |
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| Boston Scientific Corporation |
$214
SYNERGY $118 |
Watchman Device $96 |
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| Other |
$1,438
Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor $197 |
Unify Assura $156 |
AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $133 |
XARELTO $125 |
VYNDAQEL $125 |
Other $702 |
| Food and Beverage | $4,153 |
|---|---|
| Education | $120 |
Dr. Anthony Sturzu practices adult cardiology. In addition to English, Dr. Sturzu speaks Spanish. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and atrial fibrillation. He is professionally affiliated with El Camino Health, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health. Dr. Sturzu is a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sturzu seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. His practice in Santa Cruz, CA is open to new patients as reported by El Camino Health.