- In 1990, there were 80,117 physicians and 1,326 ASCs. The number of eligible surgeons per ASC was 60.4.
- In 1995, there were 88,630 physicians and 2,057 ASCs. The number of eligible surgeons per ASC was 43.1.
- In 2000, there were 98,424 physicians and 3,028 ASCs. The number of eligible surgeons per ASC was 32.5.
- In 2005, there were 104,591 physicians and 4,506 ASCs. The number of eligible surgeons per ASC was 23.2.
- Data from 2008 showed that there is an average of 24 eligible surgeons per ASC.
- In 2010, there will be an estimated 111,018 physicians and 5,482 ASCs. The number of eligible surgeons per ASC is estimated to be 20.3.
Source: Deutsche Bank.
