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Dr. John C. Lystash, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1982)

29 Plantation Park Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 706-7090

Dr. John C. Lystash, MD is a cardiologist in Charleston, SC specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. John C. Lystash, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

109 Bee Street Ralph H. Johnson Vamc (534)
Charleston, SC 29401

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29 Plantation Park Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 706-7090

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

electrocardiogram

stress EKG

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. John C. Lystash, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), stress EKG, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

inpatient hospital care

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

cardioversion

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

elective cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

external cardioversion

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress echo

stress testing

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. John C. Lystash, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo), inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardioversion, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), elective cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, external cardioversion, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), spectral Doppler echocardiography, stress echo, stress testing, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1446
cardioversion	53
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1378
hospital care	1024
inpatient care	1024
minimally invasive procedures	94
stress testing	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	1303
vascular procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1468
cardioversion	47
doctor visit	1431
hospital care	764
inpatient care	747
minimally invasive procedures	121
outpatient care	17
stress testing	257
ultrasound (sonogram)	1347

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1434
Female	1586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2732
Black	245
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	982
From 75 to 84	996
85 and over	512
Less than 65	530

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1673
cardioversion	73
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1451
hospital care	876
inpatient care	815
minimally invasive procedures	139
outpatient care	61
stress testing	281
ultrasound (sonogram)	1530
vascular procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1508
Female	1592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2769
Black	276
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1065
From 75 to 84	988
85 and over	522
Less than 65	525

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1488
cardioversion	78
doctor visit	1512
hospital care	849
inpatient care	782
minimally invasive procedures	101
outpatient care	67
stress testing	297
ultrasound (sonogram)	1323

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2956
Female	3176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5574
Black	456
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2130
From 75 to 84	2060
85 and over	1010
Less than 65	932

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1626
cardioversion	73
doctor visit	1625
hospital care	590
inpatient care	544
minimally invasive procedures	100
outpatient care	46
stress testing	355
ultrasound (sonogram)	1413

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1365
Female	1350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2475
Black	187
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	999
From 75 to 84	896
85 and over	475
Less than 65	345

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1566
cardioversion	66
doctor visit	1631
hospital care	657
inpatient care	609
minimally invasive procedures	113
outpatient care	48
stress testing	202
ultrasound (sonogram)	1481

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1340
Female	1359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2474
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	996
From 75 to 84	923
85 and over	449
Less than 65	331

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1355
cardioversion	78
doctor visit	1588
hospital care	559
inpatient care	537
minimally invasive procedures	97
outpatient care	22
stress testing	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	1307

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2210
Female	2428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4141
Black	410
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1659
From 75 to 84	1523
85 and over	748
Less than 65	708

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1220
cardioversion	78
doctor visit	1344
hospital care	418
inpatient care	377
minimally invasive procedures	97
outpatient care	41
stress testing	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	1182

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2027
Female	2271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3861
Black	356
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1507
From 75 to 84	1478
85 and over	741
Less than 65	572

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	959
cardioversion	35
doctor visit	727
hospital care	457
inpatient care	446
minimally invasive procedures	61
outpatient care	11
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	935

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1846
Female	1943

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3382
Black	321
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1373
From 75 to 84	1289
85 and over	655
Less than 65	472

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	840
cardioversion	42
doctor visit	1057
emergency care	23
hospital care	475
inpatient care	452
minimally invasive procedures	56
outpatient care	23
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	821

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1997
Female	2214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3856
Black	247
Hispanic	30
Asian	11
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1539
From 75 to 84	1507
85 and over	811
Less than 65	354

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	858
cardioversion	33
doctor visit	931
emergency care	14
hospital care	387
inpatient care	373
minimally invasive procedures	62
outpatient care	14
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	844

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1848
Female	1948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3482
Black	221
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1330
From 75 to 84	1465
85 and over	701
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated as a cardiologist in Charleston, SC were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	1318
cardioversion	59
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1334
emergency care	18
hospital care	641
inpatient care	609
minimally invasive procedures	94
outpatient care	35
stress testing	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	1226
vascular procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1684
Female	1806

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	263
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	3158
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	40

**Age**
75 to 84	1193
85 and over	602
Less than 65	460
65 to 74	1234

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Lystash, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John C. Lystash, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. John C. Lystash, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1982. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1982)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John C. Lystash, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$8,250 Repatha $8,199	Corlanor $51
Abbott Laboratories	$895 Vascular $827	Mitra Clip system $68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$589 ELIQUIS $285	CAMZYOS $230	$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$358 Pradaxa $182	JARDIANCE $176
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$344 XARELTO $344
Other	$1,002 ZONTIVITY $150	Definity $142	ENTRESTO $121	ELIQUIS $89	VYNDAQEL $83	Other $416

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,000
Food and Beverage	$2,594
Travel and Lodging	$1,535
Consulting Fee	$195
Education	$115

Research Payments

Dr. John C. Lystash, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $485.

Biography

Dr. John Lystash is an adult cardiology specialist in Bluffton, SC and Charleston, SC. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He is professionally affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.