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ALLEGHENY SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALTOONA, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

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ALLEGHENY SURGERY CENTER LLC

altoona, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1402 NINTH AVE

ALTOONA, PA

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(814) 381-0009

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALTOONA and surrounding areas in PA.

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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.

Interventional Pain Management6
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.

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 67 surveys · 30% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
85-9 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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

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.

0.02%

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.

What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.8
19 reviews
Ali Myers

Ali Myers

My nurses were absolutely amazing through the whole process. Wanda RN was awesome, was so kind and gently walked me through everything. Julie CRNA was very nice and made me feel very comfortable about anesthesia. Bryan RN was also very nice! I wish I remembered my post OP nurses name, but she was awesome as well. She even brought me my chapstick when I was groggy and complaining about my dry lips haha. Overall, great staff and the best possible experience for my visit!

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Barbara Brant

Barbara Brant

I had surgery there for an ankle fracture. As a RN myself, I know healthcare is a business and staff are often pushed to their limits. This staff was amazing! Every single one of them - from phone calls prior to surgery, until I was in my car going home post-operatively. I never felt hurried, they listened to all my concerns and they were truly compassionate.

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Briel Vicars

Briel Vicars

My 5 year old had tubes put in here today. The staff were so unbelievably wonderful. This was his 3rd surgery in a years time and so he was pretty anxious about getting tubes. They made us all feel more than comfortable. We were in and out and it couldn't have gone more smoothly.

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Ashley Knepper

Ashley Knepper

Great Experience!! I had otoplasty done with Dr. Louton and it was 100% perfect. Every single person I met - the receptionist, RNs' and the anesthesiologist were all so amazing and welcoming. I'll never forget my nurse, Vickie. From bringing me back, setting my IV up, giving me warm blankets and just over-all caring and great at keeping me distracted. I would do it all over again! Everything went fast and I was in-and-out with all my questions answered. I would recommend this place to anyone!!

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Allison Love

Allison Love

I had surgery here this week, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I am kind of very queasy when it comes to needles and such, and they were very nice about it and covered up the IV with a blanket for me. They were very good about making conversation to distract me as well. After the procedure, the nurse was very kind to me and extremely helpful. I wish I could remember their names to thank them personally, but I do not unfortunately. I do not usually write reviews, but I feel they did an exceptional job helping me and deserve to be credited. Overall, they made an unpleasant situation for me not so bad (:

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Contact

Phone

(814) 381-0009

Website

www.advancedcenterforsurgery.com/

Years in Operation

21 years

Est. 2005

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Interventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?