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Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD

(Stephen M. Pirris, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: lumbar stenosis, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), cervical herniated disc, and more.

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

(904) 953-0818

Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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Some issues Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior spinal fusion

cervical decompression

In 2012, Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD performed more anterior spinal fusion, and cervical decompression procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	276
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	77

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	229
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	268
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	23
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	272
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	48
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	354
hospital care	44
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	44
nerve procedures	18
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	28
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	382
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	18
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	49
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	584
hospital care	78
implant surgery	23
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	47
neurostimulator lead placement	16
neurostimulator replacement	23
spinal procedures	165

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	474
hospital care	33
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	33
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	31
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	381
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	18
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	369
hospital care	55
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	55
neurostimulator replacement	11
spinal procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	341
hospital care	48
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	29
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery (2012)

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
K2M, Inc.	$19,546 General K2M Product Discussion $19,160	RAVINE Lateral Access System $43	ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems $36	CASCADIA Interbody System $15	CAYMAN Plate System $13	Other $279
TEAM 1, LLC	$2,552 $2,552
Cerapedics, Inc.	$2,000 i-FACTOR Putty $2,000
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$1,030 SYNAPSE $1,030
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$985 Spinal Implant $985
Other	$9,737 Intracept $781	Spine $334	SONOPET IQ $332	Other - Miscellaneous $300	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $266	Other $7,723

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$11,530
Food and Beverage	$8,720
Travel and Lodging	$7,840
Honoraria	$7,500
Gift	$140
Other	$120

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen M. Pirris, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $40,188.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Pirris is a Jacksonville, FL physician who specializes in neurosurgery. His areas of expertise include spondylolisthesis surgery, cervical herniated disc, and pseudarthrosis (non-union). He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Dr. Pirris is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)'s residency program. His distinctions include: Vitals Patients' Choice Award; Best Doctors in America List; and Top Docs.