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AMERICAN SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS NOVAMED is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SAN ANTONIO, TX, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.5 out of 5 from 34 reviews.

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AMERICAN SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS NOVAMED

san antonio, TXMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

12838 VISTA DEL NORTE

SAN ANTONIO, TX

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(210) 692-0218

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SAN ANTONIO and surrounding areas in TX.

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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.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

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

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Patient Experience Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

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.

0.00%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

JASON M. BENNETT, M.D.

Anesthesiology

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Preparing for Your Procedure

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

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
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 Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

3.5
34 reviews
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Came here for my dad cataract surgery. Be prepared to wait here for 4 hours for a 15 min surgery and bring drinks and snacks because they offer no coffee or water in their waiting room. Both times we were here we received calls that he was finished around 8 am and both times the person on the phone got the paperwork mixed up and we had to wait an additional 2 hours. I also thought it was really unprofessional that one of the employees and a customer were having an argument about payment right in the waiting room and not in a private room while she was in her scrubs. The surgeon is great. The inside staff needs some work.

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Pam Hoffman

Pam Hoffman

A great team that kept matters calm before, during, and after surgery. I have very bad veins and anyone who can get it in one deserves high ratings in my book. Wish I could remember his name. All in all a good experience and I highly recommend them.

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Viola Antonio-Engo

Viola Antonio-Engo

My mother had a very great experience here with her cataract eye surgery. The process was easy and quick the staff were very friendly and helpful. Recommend Dr. Lisa Marten for your eye procedures

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Mark Polsue

Mark Polsue

We arrived at 0620 for a 0630 arrival time. By 0635, I was checked in and taken to the back. Staff was amazing! Kind, efficient. I was out of there a little after 9! I am very impressed. I'll be back on 2 June to have the right eye done and say Bye to cataracts!

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Benjamin Osuna

Benjamin Osuna

My mom just got eye surgery here, let’s start with the positive: - staff was friendly - the surgery went well Downsides: - waiting time is completely UNACCEPTABLE, This is becoming more and more common. - there is no coffee, cafeteria, anything to make the waiting time easier. - there is no updating from the doctors, they just call you and ask you to bring the car, not much information. Doctors and clinics need time to STOP milking money by attending patient after patient to make lots of money. Respect peoples time, it is equally important. I hope a rating system becomes more popular so that they start caring about this because it is also an important part to provide a quality service

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Contact

Phone

(210) 692-0218

Website

www.americansurgerycenter-novamed.com/?y_source=1_MTI5MTQ5MTItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Years in Operation

7 years

Est. 2019

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

7

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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