Single- vs. multi-specialty ASCs

The majority of ASCs specialize in a single specialty, with gastroenterology leading the way, according to a March 13 MedPAC report to Congress.

Here’s a breakdown of ASC specialties, as of 2023:

Editor’s note: A single-specialty ASC is defined as one with more than 67% of its Medicare claims in one clinical specialty. A multispecialty ASC is defined as one with more than 67% of its Medicare claims in more than one clinical specialty. Columns may not sum to totals due to rounding. 

Type of ASC Number of ASCs
Single-specialty 3,917
Gastroenterology 1,193
Ophthalmology 1,152
Pain management 800
Dermatology 197
Urology 152
Podiatry 154
Cardiology 62
Orthopedics/musculoskeletal 83
Respiratory 36
OB-GYN 15
Neurology 95
Other 1
Multispecialty 1,827
More than two specialties 1,345
Pain management and orthopedics 262
Gastroenterology and ophthalmology 220

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