Active NPI 1205990785 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter Scott Carruth , MD

Surgery • Sacramento, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Carruth, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Sacramento, CA. With approximately 60 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1966, Dr. Carruth delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3941 J ST STE 270.

Dr. Carruth is affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope, replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3941 J St Ste 270

Sacramento, CA 958193633

Telephone 9167336850

Fax 9167336824

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cardiac Surgery West Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1174565584

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1966

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Sacramento, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

60 Yrs +35.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

110 Specialists

Practicing in Sacramento, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

19.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

88.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carruth (60 Years) 60 Yrs

Sacramento Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	21	21	$2275.00	$257.50
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	20	20	$21.40	$2.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	24	24	$2275.00	$246.24
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	22	22	$21.40	$2.52
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	12	12	$2112.20	$298.11
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts	11	11	$375.20	$64.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	12	12	$2275.00	$262.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	26	26	$2275.00	$256.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	17	17	$2275.00	$236.24
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	14	14	$2112.20	$321.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	30	30	$2275.00	$232.56
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	13	13	$2112.20	$283.03
33519 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts	13	13	$562.60	$87.81
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts	11	11	$375.20	$66.39
33259 Destruction of tissue and reconstruction of right upper heart on heart-lung machine	11	11	$989.40	$138.02
33426 Insertion of artificial valve between left heart chambers on heart-lung machine	11	11	$2427.60	$351.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	29	29	$2275.00	$226.62
33519 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts	16	16	$562.60	$86.49
33430 Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine	14	14	$2677.00	$414.74
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	12	12	$2112.20	$286.77
33534 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts	11	11	$2559.00	$303.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	46	46	$2275.00	$247.14
33519 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts	18	18	$562.60	$85.63
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine	16	16	$2112.20	$279.90
33426 Insertion of artificial valve between left heart chambers on heart-lung machine	11	11	$2427.60	$307.84
33259 Destruction of tissue and reconstruction of right upper heart on heart-lung machine	11	11	$989.40	$134.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-03-13

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA 00G151570

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

1792 Tribute Rd, Sacramento, CA 958154322

Phone: 9169246400