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Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD

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(Dr. Lee A. Tan, MD)

(550 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery, General Practice and Spine Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra), scoliosis, kyphosis

3100 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

(415) 353-3400

Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD is a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA specializing in neurosurgery, general practice and spine surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Medical Group, Hill Physicians and Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus.

Office Locations

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE EIGHTH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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Hill Physicians

3100 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

(415) 353-3400

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive cervical laminectomy

discectomy

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

cervical laminectomy

posterior cervical fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive cervical laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cervical laminectomy, and posterior cervical fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

By Affordability:

cervical discectomy

decompressive cervical laminectomy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD performed more lumbar interbody fusion, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cervical discectomy, and decompressive cervical laminectomy 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2017 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, neck surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	26

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	61
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, neck surgery, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	56
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	153
neck surgery	58
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	117

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	14
Hispanic	17
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
bone surgery	11
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	157
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	58
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	98
neck surgery	46
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	158

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	83
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	59
neck surgery	47
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	177

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2023 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	92
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	32
neck surgery	78
nerve procedures	49
spinal procedures	222

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in SAN FRANCISCO, CA were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
bone surgery	11
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	93
neck surgery	40
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	123

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

UCSF Medical Group

Hill Physicians

Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus

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. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

SCAN Health Plan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 550 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lee A. Tan, Neurosurgery | Spine Surgery, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$202,994 MAZOR X SYSTEM $37,972	CD HORIZON $25,828	INFINITY OCT System $14,434	T2 STRATOSPHERE EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY SYSTEM $14,173	INFINITY OCCIPITOCERVICAL UPPER THORACIC SYSTEM $13,687	Other $96,901
Stryker Corporation	$128,548 CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $42,336	EVEREST Spinal System $15,928	SPINEMASK $12,747	YUKON OCT Spinal System $8,600	OASYS $8,397	Other $40,540
Globus Medical, Inc.	$52,827 COALITION $19,363	MARS Anterior Retractor $13,600	CALIBER $6,035	RISE $5,143	Disc Arthroplasty $4,038	Other $4,649
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$25,057 PRESTIGE $14,092	T2 ALTITUDE $4,060	CD HORIZON $3,744	INFINITY OCT System $2,755	MASTERGRAFT $172	Other $234
Integrity Implants Inc	$15,503 FlareHawk $15,458	$44
Other	$27,239 Perla TL $3,371	PERLA C $3,176	CONDUIT $1,676	Other - Miscellaneous $850	DSS $616	Other $17,549

**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	$196,948
Consulting Fee	$183,207
Travel and Lodging	$55,709
Food and Beverage	$16,261
Gift	$44

Biography

Dr. Lee Tan specializes in general practice and neurosurgery. His clinical interests include scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra). He is affiliated with UCSF Medical Group and Hill Physicians. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Tan performed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Tan usually honors Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in San Francisco, CA according to Doctor.com.