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Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: obesity, laparoscopic surgery, fundoplication, and more.

800 Howe Avenue #300
Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 568-5564

Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

3600 American River Drive Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95864

(916) 568-5564

(916) 568-5575

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800 Howe Avenue #300
Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 568-5564

(916) 568-5575

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Some issues Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	254

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	219

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	39

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

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. Steven C. Patching, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, SCAN Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Central Health Plan, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven C. Patching, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

SCAN Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Anthem

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Central Health Plan

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,088 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,088
Davol Inc.	$569 PHASIX $569
Covidien LP	$100 $100
Ethicon US, LLC	$79 HARMONIC Product Family $41	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $25	Energy: Harmonic $13
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$67 Phasix Mesh $67
Other	$84 BOTOX $16	Vessel Sealing $16	Endoscopy Endocutters $13	$40

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,000
Travel and Lodging	$3,074
Food and Beverage	$913

Biography

Dr. Steven Patching works as a general surgery and bariatric surgery. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. Dr. Patching's areas of expertise include the following: obesity, puberty, and fundoplication. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Patching honors. His professional affiliations include Dignity Health, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. Hill Physicians reports that Dr. Patching is accepting new patients at his office in Sacramento, CA.