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Dr. Marc Margolis, MD

Accepting New Patients

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences (1987)

Professional interests include: cystic fibrosis (CF), thoracic outlet syndrome, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

3800 Reservoir Road NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 295-0560

Dr. Marc Margolis, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Marc Margolis, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, HCA Virginia, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

1800 Town Center Drive Suite 218
Reston, VA 20190

(202) 444-6985

1-877-376-2421

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3800 Reservoir Road NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 295-0560

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MedStar Health

110 Irving Street Nw Ga-4
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-8115

(202) 877-0341

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HCA Virginia

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20037

(202) 444-6985

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Some issues Dr. Marc Margolis, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

diagnostic esophagoscopy without biopsy

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal fusion

spine surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

VATS lobectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

diagnostic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Marc Margolis, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), diagnostic esophagoscopy without biopsy, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar interbody fusion, spinal fusion, spine surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, VATS lobectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

thoracic surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. Marc Margolis, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Marc Margolis, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
bronchoscopy	72
dissection	39
doctor visit	158
excision	39
implant surgery	52
lobectomy	35
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	81
open surgery	19
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	129

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	82
bronchoscopy	82
dissection	38
doctor visit	116
excision	59
implant surgery	35
lobectomy	24
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	165
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	153

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2014 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
bronchoscopy	59
dissection	30
doctor visit	185
excision	59
implant surgery	18
lobectomy	20
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	145
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	145

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	49
bronchoscopy	49
dissection	26
doctor visit	277
excision	39
implant surgery	11
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	93
spinal procedures	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	55
bronchoscopy	55
dissection	42
doctor visit	290
excision	76
hospital care	12
implant surgery	25
inpatient care	12
lobectomy	24
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	130
spinal procedures	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	21
dissection	36
doctor visit	272
excision	47
implant surgery	21
lobectomy	31
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	106
spinal procedures	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	11
dissection	42
doctor visit	246
excision	59
hospital care	14
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	14
lobectomy	34
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	127
spinal procedures	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
dissection	51
doctor visit	371
excision	90
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	45
implant surgery	31
inpatient care	45
lobectomy	43
lymph node procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	189
spinal procedures	45
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	65
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
dissection	22
doctor visit	296
excision	38
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	48
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	48
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	105
spinal procedures	39
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	52
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
dissection	51
doctor visit	460
excision	64
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	104
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	104
lobectomy	45
lymph node procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	182
spinal procedures	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	84
Hispanic	12
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	19
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	63
dissection	45
doctor visit	404
excision	76
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	56
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	56
lobectomy	29
lymph node procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	190
spinal procedures	63
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	105

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Reston, VA were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and aspiration.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
aspiration	49
bronchoscopy	49
dissection	38
doctor visit	279
excision	58
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	46
implant surgery	24
inpatient care	46
lobectomy	28
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	137
open surgery	19
spinal procedures	33
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	182
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	88
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marc Margolis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	9
Cancer	42

Education & Training

Dr. Marc Margolis, MD graduated from University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1987. He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences (1987)

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marc Margolis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reston Hospital Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

HCA Virginia

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Marc Margolis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Marc Margolis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marc Margolis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1040 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Margolis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Reston, VA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-30

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I was very worried when I entered the University hospital, but after talking with the Surgon an his nurse I felt very confident I am in good hands, everything shown an explained made me understand what I was entering into in next phase of my next vist. Very happy with visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-30

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I absolutely love Dr Margolis; he listens, provides helpful feedback for all questions and is easy to communicate with.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-02

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Dr. Margolis is fantastic. He is compassionate, takes his time to explain and listens and responds to questions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-23

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Dr. Margolis was great in explaining my upcoming procedure and in listening to my questions. Excellent !

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-11

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Dr. Margolis listens to my concerns and always gives me straightforward answers.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-30

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Doctor very nice, he is a good listener. I felt very confident in his ability.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-22

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*Dr. Margolis explained many options carefully and thoroughly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-19

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Dr Margolis and staff members are way above the norm

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-13

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Great Doc...I felt that he was very qualified.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-14

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Dr Margolas was excellent.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marc Margolis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,942 ALIF $1,773	XLIF $169
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,326 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,326
AtriCure, Inc.	$167 ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $167
Covidien LP	$159 Endo GIA $61	Covidien $57	$41
Boston Scientific Corporation	$129 EXALT Model D $129
Other	$259 Olympus Biliary Devices $113	AirSeal $107	$39

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,823
Food and Beverage	$1,159

Biography

Dr. Marc Margolis' specialty is thoracic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Margolis include thoracic outlet syndrome, myxoma, and achalasia. Dr. Margolis is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Reston Hospital Center. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Margolis's practice in Reston, VA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. He graduated from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences. He completed his residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. In addition to English, he speaks Afrikaans.