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Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1995)

1046 Cypress Village Boulevard
Sun City Center, FL 33573

(813) 633-0081

Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD is a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD is affiliated with ABSOLUTE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, PLLC.

Office Locations

1046 Cypress Village Boulevard
Sun City Center, FL 33573

(813) 633-0081

(813) 633-0082

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In The News

“Craig Edward Amshel, a rectal specialist from St. Augustine, Fla., failed the 2002 exam.”—"Doctor sells surgery exam online", The Washington Times, May 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

chronic care

In 2023, Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD had a list price for chronic care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

lab tests

In 2013, Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD performed more biopsy, endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	287
gastrointestinal procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	298
gastrointestinal procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	110
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	278
gastrointestinal procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	96
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	326
gastrointestinal procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	332
gastrointestinal procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	289
gastrointestinal procedures	116
minimally invasive procedures	116
preventive care	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	384
gastrointestinal procedures	129
minimally invasive procedures	129
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	328
gastrointestinal procedures	116
lab tests	98
minimally invasive procedures	116
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2021 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	344
gastrointestinal procedures	117
lab tests	131
minimally invasive procedures	117
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2022 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	251
gastrointestinal procedures	107
lab tests	166
minimally invasive procedures	107
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL during 2023 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	41
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	272
gastrointestinal procedures	99
lab tests	123
minimally invasive procedures	99
preventive care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sun City Center, FL were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

chronic care	41
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	308
gastrointestinal procedures	112
lab tests	129
minimally invasive procedures	112
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ABSOLUTE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sun City Center, FL.

3.4

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$1,908 EndoCapsule $1,191	ScopeGuide $717
Davol Inc.	$1,035 Phasix Mesh $588	PHASIX $218	$229
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$633 SYNECOR Biomaterial $633
Axonics, Inc.	$594 Axonics r-SNM System $480	Axonics $115
THD AMERICA, INC.	$527 $527
Other	$3,088 PA, ST AIA-PACK $382	PHASIX $369	Axonics r-SNM System $307	LINX $198	SUTAB $179	Other $1,653

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,931
Travel and Lodging	$3,017
Gift	$715
Education	$121

Research Payments

Dr. Craig Edward Amshel, MD has received 32 research payments totaling $127,960.

Biography

Dr. Craig Amshel specializes in general surgery. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine.