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Dr. William Pfau, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Kansas School of Medicine

655 Sierra Rose Drive
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 829-7600

Dr. William Pfau, MD is a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. William Pfau, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.

Office Locations

Saint Mary's Health Network

655 Sierra Rose Drive
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 829-7600

(775) 829-3757

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hemorrhoid banding

hemorrhoid ligation

In 2023, Dr. William Pfau, MD had a list price for hemorrhoid banding, and hemorrhoid ligation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. 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 Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. William Pfau, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Nevada.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

hemorrhoid banding

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal dilation

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nevada, Dr. William Pfau, MD performed more colonoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, hemorrhoid banding, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal dilation, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation 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. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	193
doctor visit	252
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	342
hospital care	204
inpatient care	204
lab tests	60
minimally invasive procedures	322
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	256
doctor visit	252
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	442
hospital care	314
inpatient care	314
lab tests	134
minimally invasive procedures	396
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	256

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	51
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	225
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	440
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215
lab tests	213
minimally invasive procedures	404
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	40
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	192
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	431
hospital care	250
inpatient care	250
lab tests	132
minimally invasive procedures	409
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	254

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	902
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	70
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	257
doctor visit	196
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	434
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	425
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	257

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	47
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	239
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	408
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
minimally invasive procedures	388
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	14
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	44
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	271
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	438
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245
lab tests	16
minimally invasive procedures	438
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	271

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	50
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	237
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	495
hospital care	210
inpatient care	210
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	477
preventive care	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	11
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	46
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	313
doctor visit	264
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	512
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
liver imaging	11
manometry	13
minimally invasive procedures	464
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	313
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	25
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	353
doctor visit	303
esophageal dilation	69
gastrointestinal procedures	617
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
minimally invasive procedures	593
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	353

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	36
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	310
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	554
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
liver imaging	12
minimally invasive procedures	523
preventive care	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	332
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	525
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	13
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	35
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Pfau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Pfau, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	273
doctor visit	241
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	464
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
lab tests	98
liver imaging	11
manometry	13
minimally invasive procedures	439
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	273
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	479
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Hispanic	30
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	40
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	303

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Pfau, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. William Pfau, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Pfau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Mary's Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,070 Humira $561	Rinvoq $549	Creon $430	Skyrizi $285	LINZESS $202	Other $42
AbbVie, Inc.	$760 Humira $363	Creon $139	Mavyret $22	$236
Celgene Corporation	$563 ZEPOSIA $542	$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$559 ENTYVIO $418	GATTEX $112	MOTEGRITY $15	AMITIZA $15
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$523 SUTAB $12	SUPREP $11	$500
Other	$2,017 XIFAXAN $495	STELARA $345	LINZESS $186	ZENPEP $115	REMICADE $101	Other $776

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,934
Grant	$500
Education	$57

Biography

Dr. William Pfau practices adult gastroenterology. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Nevada, Dr. Pfau attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.