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Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Yale School of Medicine
Professional interests include: tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, head surgery, and more.
1701 Fourth Street Suite 120
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD is affiliated with Providence, Sutter Health, Providence Medical Foundation, Marin General Hospital, Providence Affiliated Provider, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Providence Medical Network.

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Office Locations

1701 Fourth Street Suite 120
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Some issues Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

  • Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
  • Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
  • Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
  • Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
laryngoscopy
neck ultrasound
ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, neck ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

In 2023, Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ear procedures
endoscopy
impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD performed more ear procedures, endoscopy, and impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 247
doctor visit 797
ear procedures 411
endocrine surgery 17
excision 20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 130
lymph node procedures 31
minimally invasive procedures 142
neck surgery 17
nose surgery 12
nosebleed treatment 12
open surgery 20
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tissue transfer 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
CT scan 16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 19
diagnostic procedures 283
doctor visit 802
ear procedures 408
endocrine surgery 18
excision 19
gynecologic procedures 19
image guided procedures 18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 135
minimally invasive procedures 198
minor procedures 31
neck imaging 33
neck surgery 18
nose surgery 32
nosebleed treatment 13
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19
tissue transfer 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 33
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 215
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 463
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 209
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 93
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 53
CT scan 11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 32
diagnostic procedures 327
doctor visit 912
ear procedures 439
endocrine surgery 14
excision 32
gynecologic procedures 32
image guided procedures 31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 159
minimally invasive procedures 262
minor procedures 53
neck imaging 42
neck surgery 14
nose surgery 50
nosebleed treatment 18
plastic surgery procedures 22
reconstructive surgery 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 32
tissue transfer 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 42
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 233
Female 288
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 487
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 235
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 88
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2014

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 25
CT scan 12
diagnostic procedures 257
doctor visit 916
ear procedures 449
endocrine surgery 21
hospital care 13
image guided procedures 25
inpatient care 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 152
minimally invasive procedures 177
minor procedures 25
neck imaging 41
neck surgery 21
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tissue transfer 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 41
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 496
Female 658
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1052
Black 0
Hispanic 62
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 518
From 75 to 84 334
85 and over 206
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2015

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 19
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 64
diagnostic procedures 349
doctor visit 1044
ear procedures 529
endocrine surgery 16
image guided procedures 50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 155
minimally invasive procedures 242
minor procedures 64
neck imaging 47
neck surgery 16
nose surgery 23
nosebleed treatment 23
plastic surgery procedures 13
reconstructive surgery 13
tissue transfer 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 47
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 259
Female 380
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 582
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 298
From 75 to 84 191
85 and over 107
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2016

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 33
diagnostic procedures 291
doctor visit 1065
ear procedures 495
image guided procedures 33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 156
minimally invasive procedures 189
minor procedures 33
neck imaging 48
plastic surgery procedures 16
reconstructive surgery 16
tissue transfer 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 48
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 278
Female 343
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 566
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 299
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 100
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2017

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 20
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 480
aspiration 69
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 37
diagnostic procedures 384
doctor visit 1151
ear procedures 515
endocrine surgery 20
excision 37
gynecologic procedures 37
hospital care 32
image guided procedures 53
inpatient care 32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 191
minimally invasive procedures 794
minor procedures 69
neck imaging 45
neck surgery 20
nose surgery 54
nosebleed treatment 17
plastic surgery procedures 18
reconstructive surgery 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 37
skin testing 480
tissue transfer 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 45
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 285
Female 407
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 622
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 301
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 115
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2018

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan 18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 40
diagnostic procedures 332
doctor visit 1155
ear procedures 577
endocrine surgery 16
excision 40
gynecologic procedures 40
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 152
minimally invasive procedures 192
neck imaging 63
neck surgery 16
nose surgery 40
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 40
tissue transfer 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 63
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 296
Female 404
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 638
Black 0
Hispanic 29
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 305
From 75 to 84 260
85 and over 99
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 20
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 211
doctor visit 1015
ear procedures 455
endocrine surgery 11
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 157
minimally invasive procedures 157
neck imaging 52
neck surgery 11
plastic surgery procedures 11
reconstructive surgery 11
tissue transfer 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 52
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 275
Female 362
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 560
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 295
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 81
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 167
doctor visit 1033
ear procedures 434
endocrine surgery 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 180
minimally invasive procedures 180
neck imaging 34
neck surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 273
Female 355
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 85
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 177
doctor visit 980
ear procedures 453
endocrine surgery 11
foreign body removal 11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 171
minimally invasive procedures 187
neck imaging 42
neck surgery 11
nose surgery 16
nosebleed treatment 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 345
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 561
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 255
From 75 to 84 242
85 and over 77
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD in 2022

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

allergy testing 480
aspiration 45
CT scan 14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 32
diagnostic procedures 275
doctor visit 988
ear procedures 469
endocrine surgery 15
excision 29
foreign body removal 11
gynecologic procedures 32
hospital care 24
image guided procedures 35
inpatient care 24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 158
lymph node procedures 31
minimally invasive procedures 247
minor procedures 45
neck imaging 44
neck surgery 15
nose surgery 32
nosebleed treatment 16
open surgery 20
plastic surgery procedures 14
reconstructive surgery 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 32
skin testing 480
tissue transfer 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 44
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD.

Gender
Male 261
Female 347
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 555
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 27
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 198
85 and over 95
Less than 65 43
65 to 74 271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Sutter Health
Providence Medical Foundation
Marin General Hospital
Providence Affiliated Provider
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Providence Medical Network

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. Mark R. Homicz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, Western Health Advantage HMO and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Blue Shield of California
Western Health Advantage HMO
United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark R. Homicz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Rosa, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05
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Dr. Is attentive and listened to my description of condition. It was a good experience and consistent with what I experienced previously.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11
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Dr Homicz is kind, compassionate and an expert in his field. I do not hesitate to consult him for his excellent advice. He's the best.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-07
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Dr. H. Is the best. I owe him life for his ability as a surgeon. We are lucky to have him in Santa Rosa.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-11
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Every visit has been a good experience. I know that my doctor cares, everything is explained clearly.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-10
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Dr Homicz is an amazing physician, personable, information filled and thorough.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-18
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Was treated kindly in all situations.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-31
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Have recommended many
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-20
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Good experience.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-11
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Very nice

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intersect ENT, Inc. $745 Propel
$663 		SINUVA
$82
Alk-Abello, Inc $276 GRASTEK
$176 		OTIPRIO
$43 		Odactra
$33
$23
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $272 Da Vinci Surgical System
$272
Shire North American Group Inc $221 ELAPRASE
$121 		NATPARA
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $214 GRASTEK
$117 		NON-PRODUCT
$67 		NASONEX
$30
Other $1,303 DUPIXENT
$202 		Xhance
$155 		PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM
$119 		NUCALA
$116 		XOLAIR
$81 		Other
$630
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,644
Travel and Lodging $288
Education $99

Biography

Dr. Mark Homicz is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. He works in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Homicz's areas of expertise include neck abscess, otosclerosis, and throat abscess. His professional affiliations include Marin General Hospital, Sutter Health, and Providence Medical Foundation. He attended Yale School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) for residency. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Homicz accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inSanta Rosa, CA as reported by Doctor.com.

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