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Dr. Michael Crade, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Albany Medical College (1974)

Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), feeding tube insertion, and more.

3325 Palo Verde Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 429-7100

Dr. Michael Crade, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Michael Crade, MD is affiliated with Providence and MemorialCare.

Office Locations

3325 Palo Verde Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 429-7100

(562) 429-7132

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Providence

4281 Katella Avenue Suite 223
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(562) 429-7100

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Some issues Dr. Michael Crade, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“"If the test is indiscriminately used by people who are not skilled in performing it, there will be a lot of false positives and false negatives," said Dr. Michael Crade, medical director of...”—"Sounding Out Cancer : Ultrasound a Promising New Use of Old Technology to Detect Ovarian Tumors", Los Angeles Times, September 2024

“"If we take the time to do a physical examination, we probably should take the time to give the best shot at making an accurate diagnosis," said Michael Crade, medical director of the ultrasound...”—"SPECIAL REPORT : A Question...", Los Angeles Times, August 2024

“"In the last year, research has suggested that ovarian tumors have distinctive blood flow," said Dr. Michael Crade, medical director of the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center ultrasound department.”—"Concerns Over New Ovarian Cancer Test", Los Angeles Times, September 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

pelvic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Michael Crade, MD performed more non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, and pelvic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Michael Crade, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	205
neck imaging	29
pelvic imaging	364
ultrasound (sonogram)	618
vascular procedures	20
women's imaging	181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	188
neck imaging	36
pelvic imaging	372
ultrasound (sonogram)	636
vascular procedures	40
women's imaging	186

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	24
Hispanic	30
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	32
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	214
neck imaging	37
pelvic imaging	358
ultrasound (sonogram)	644
vascular procedures	35
women's imaging	178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	19
Hispanic	40
Asian	11
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	43
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	307
neck imaging	44
pelvic imaging	458
ultrasound (sonogram)	849
vascular procedures	40
women's imaging	226

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	852

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	902
Black	40
Hispanic	46
Asian	54
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	80
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	367
neck imaging	54
pelvic imaging	480
ultrasound (sonogram)	939
vascular procedures	38
women's imaging	242

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	22
Hispanic	49
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	50
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	365
neck imaging	62
pelvic imaging	465
ultrasound (sonogram)	930
vascular procedures	38
women's imaging	236

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	27
Hispanic	46
Asian	31
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	50
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	402
neck imaging	66
pelvic imaging	507
ultrasound (sonogram)	1010
vascular procedures	35
women's imaging	256

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	28
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	384
neck imaging	59
pelvic imaging	436
ultrasound (sonogram)	916
vascular procedures	24
women's imaging	229

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	22
Hispanic	36
Asian	43
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	44
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	334
neck imaging	47
pelvic imaging	411
ultrasound (sonogram)	818
vascular procedures	26
women's imaging	216

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	32
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	50
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	350
neck imaging	64
pelvic imaging	458
ultrasound (sonogram)	927
vascular procedures	44
women's imaging	238

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	19
Hispanic	48
Asian	29
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	42
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	349
neck imaging	54
pelvic imaging	391
ultrasound (sonogram)	864
vascular procedures	47
women's imaging	201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	15
Hispanic	44
Asian	34
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	37
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crade, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Crade, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Long Beach, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

abdominal imaging	315
neck imaging	50
pelvic imaging	427
ultrasound (sonogram)	831
vascular procedures	35
women's imaging	217

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Crade, MD.

**Gender**
Female	446
Male	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	472
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	16

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	162
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	338

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Crade, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1974. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1974)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1978)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Crade, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

MemorialCare

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. Michael Crade, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Crade, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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Biography

Dr. Michael Crade is a specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Crade graduated from Albany Medical College. He trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital for residency. His clinical interests include steroid injections, cryotherapy, and hysterosalpingography. Dr. Crade is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. His professional affiliations include MemorialCare and Providence.