HOWARD COUNTY GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC CTR LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in COLUMBIA, MD, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews.

HOWARD COUNTY GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC CTR LLC

columbia, MDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

10710 CHARTER DR, STE. 120

COLUMBIA, MD

Service Area

This provider serves patients in COLUMBIA and surrounding areas in MD.

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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.

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 β€” 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.

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 247 surveys Β· 26% 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
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 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: 70.8% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

70.8%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.13%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.00%

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.

Google Reviews

2.3
6 reviews
Adina Oved

Adina Oved

I strongly suggest getting your procedures done elsewhere. They refused to provide services unless I paid their projected cost, which was severely wrong. I paid $900+ more than what my patient responsibility actually was after it went through my because of their refusal. It’s now been 6 weeks since my procedure and they still have not given me my money back despite my insurance processing everything within 2 days of the procedure. When you call billing, it just rings and rings and no one answers and then you have to leave a voicemail and wait for someone to call you back, which they hardly ever do. Completely absurd way to treat patients. I will not get a procedure done here again.

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Lis Ann

Lis Ann

The one star is actually for the billing aspect. Please do not have clients pay for any services until it has gone through insurance. This is the 3rd bill from this office that has the wrong co payments (or in this case, there should not have been a co payment). Submit first then bill (if needed) to the client. Another office took me almost six months to get my money back so I don't know how long this facility will take but they seem to not want to answer their phone. So I have a feeling it will take a long time...please check your EOBs that the insurance company gives you...if they are doing this to me and not being honest they maybe doing it to you as well.

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XXX

If you're looking for a good diagnostic center, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. The doctor prescribed a medication for me to use, and my insurance needs prior authorization for the medication. In spite of my calling 3 times and sending an email message for them to complete the form, they are still sitting on it.

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Juanita Bowens

Juanita Bowens

Dr. Crosse is awesome

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Krisy Reardon

Krisy Reardon

Rude AF! I called and I spoke with a woman named Jasmine! She was nasty and disrespectful had a ghetto attitude towards me and didn't even seem like she wanted to talk. She was not even helpful and didn't point in any direction. I asked if my insurance needed a referral and she told me that I needed to contact my insurance company. I have never had an office not give me information of a yes or no. That's something doctor offices usual know. She than turned to her co workers and said one said she doesn't know and one said yes to the referral. What kind of doctors office are you running where your receptionist/ front office woman are rude and have nasty tone as if they were being bothered. The worst customer service ever!

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Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • β€’Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • β€’What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • β€’What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • β€’What anesthesia options are available?
  • β€’What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • β€’Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?