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BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ST PETERSBURG, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 232 reviews.

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BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

st petersburg, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5771 49TH ST NORTH

ST PETERSBURG, FL

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(727) 528-2261

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ST PETERSBURG and surrounding areas in FL.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 39 surveys · 22% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
95+2 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 74.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

74.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.03%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.8
232 reviews
Erik S

Erik S

the whole team stopped at nothing to make sure i felt completely at ease during my colonoscopy procedure. i felt completely relaxed before and after. they even offered me coffee and a power bar immediately upon waking up from the procedure. it was actually a good experience given the fact i had a camera up my rectum.

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lynn cowan

lynn cowan

Dr. Patel rocks. There is a youthful exuberance and positive energy everywhere at this place. I found them just by doing a Google search. Nobody recommended them to me but I just can't recommend them enough to everybody else. I'm so thankful for these people. They work very hard, they are competent, efficient and thorough. THE best I've encountered in quite a long time. The United States healthcare system may have major issues, but these people are at least trying to make it better...and they're succeeding, in my opinion.

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Michael Straw

Michael Straw

Friendly professional staff. My nurse Matt has been there 21 years so that should tell you something. Dr Patel is very personable and an excellent doctor. Highly recommended them.

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J M

J M

Dr Kamath and his staff make what is normally an unpleasant ordeal into an uncomplicated, more comfortable process. The appointment staff provided specific step-by-step instructions for preparation and everything went as promised. Less discomfort, a shorter timeframe…I don’t know why other doctors put you through the more challenging prep! After the procedure Dr Kamath visited me and spent time reviewing and advising about diet and nutrition. He is an inspirational person who treats you with respect and understanding.

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Frederick Jenkins

Frederick Jenkins

I have had 2 procedures done at Bay area Surgery Center recently. They are the nicest people you would ever meet. Very friendly and make you feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone who needs these procedures done. Everyone there was fantastic!!

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Contact

Phone

(727) 528-2261

Website

bayareaendoscopy.com/

Years in Operation

33 years

Est. 1993

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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