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Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD

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(Dr. Mark Freeman Aaron, M.D.)

(584 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Duke University School of Medicine

103 Jane Street
Paris, TN

(615) 222-3945

Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD is a cardiologist in Paris, TN specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD is affiliated with Ascension.

Office Locations

Ascension

103 Jane Street
Paris, TN

(615) 222-3945

(615) 222-5399

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Ascension

4230 Harding Pike Suite 450
Nashville, TN 37205

(615) 222-3945

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4230 Harding Road Suite 330
Nashville, TN 37205

(615) 269-4545

(615) 565-6789

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

spectral Doppler echocardiography

SPECT scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, and SPECT scan 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 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

echocardiogram

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, echocardiogram (echo), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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 Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	481
catheterization	88
diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	1303
hospital care	896
inpatient care	876
lab tests	121
minimally invasive procedures	88
nuclear scan	95
outpatient care	20
stress testing	174
ultrasound (sonogram)	219
vascular procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	404
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	1324
hospital care	919
inpatient care	890
lab tests	92
minimally invasive procedures	38
nuclear scan	68
outpatient care	29
stress testing	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	229
vascular procedures	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	941
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	114
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	579
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1398
hospital care	723
inpatient care	674
minimally invasive procedures	30
nuclear scan	123
outpatient care	49
stress testing	199
ultrasound (sonogram)	350
vascular procedures	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	617
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1040
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	115
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	232
doctor visit	1144
hospital care	954
inpatient care	904
lab tests	94
nuclear scan	37
outpatient care	50
stress testing	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	173

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	742

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1592
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	660
From 75 to 84	566
85 and over	214
Less than 65	326

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	259
doctor visit	1207
hospital care	1032
inpatient care	990
lab tests	120
nuclear scan	38
outpatient care	42
stress testing	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	128
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	330
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1231
hospital care	1026
inpatient care	968
lab tests	124
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	49
outpatient care	58
stress testing	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	973
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	154
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	426
doctor visit	1284
hospital care	847
inpatient care	797
lab tests	122
nuclear scan	59
outpatient care	50
stress testing	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	309

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	162
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	310
doctor visit	1047
hospital care	747
inpatient care	726
lab tests	56
nuclear scan	41
outpatient care	21
stress testing	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	230

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	144
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	234
doctor visit	764
hospital care	743
inpatient care	730
nuclear scan	36
outpatient care	13
stress testing	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	198

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	134
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	259
doctor visit	843
hospital care	640
inpatient care	629
nuclear scan	30
outpatient care	11
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	119
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	234
doctor visit	822
hospital care	511
inpatient care	511
nuclear scan	45
stress testing	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	189

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	105
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	53
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	202
doctor visit	772
hospital care	418
inpatient care	418
nuclear scan	34
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	168

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	117
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	53
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD treated as a cardiologist in Paris, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	329
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	1094
hospital care	788
inpatient care	759
lab tests	104
minimally invasive procedures	41
nuclear scan	54
outpatient care	34
stress testing	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	221
vascular procedures	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD.

**Gender**
Female	391
Male	488

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	63
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	798
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	125
75 to 84	302
Less than 65	122
65 to 74	328

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certifications: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 584 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Paris, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$127,863 ENTRESTO $115,381	NON BRAND $12,089	$393
Amgen Inc.	$22,562 Corlanor $22,494	$67
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$15,760 SAMSCA $15,760
HeartFlow, Inc.	$1,005 FFRct $1,005
Abbott Laboratories	$865 HeartMate $263	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $257	Xience V coronary stent system $168	CardioMEMS HF System $164	Vascular $12
Other	$1,827 HeartMate II $657	WATCHMAN Access System $173	Ranexa $154	LifeVest $112	XARELTO $86	Other $646

**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	$129,265
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$19,950
Travel and Lodging	$12,196
Food and Beverage	$8,068
Education	$193
Other	$211

Research Payments

Dr. Mark F. Aaron, MD has received 45 research payments totaling $172,143.

Biography

Dr. Mark Aaron's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. His professional affiliations include Henry County Medical Center and Saint Thomas Medical Partners. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Aaron completed residency programs at Duke University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. Patients rated Dr. Aaron highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).