Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD is a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
The top procedures that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 21 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 12 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| preventive care | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 24 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 58 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal procedures | 13 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Radnor, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.
| diagnostic procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 21 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 12 |
| hospital care | 41 |
| inpatient care | 41 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| preventive care | 12 |
| removal of lesion (e.g. growth) | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Hispanic | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Other |
| 85 and over | |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at UCSF Medical Center and Hospital. He is certified by the Board certifications: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1997)
Residency: UCSF Medical Center and Hospital (1998)
Board Certification: Board certifications: Gastroenterology (2003)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HealthSmart, PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare, Tricare, HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, HealthPartners, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plan, PA Medicare, NJ Medicaid, Humana / Choicecare, Cigna, Highmark Blue Shield, Aetna US Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Multiplan, Devon Health Services (Americare), Amerihealth Caritas, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Cigna HealthSpring, Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA, Veterans Choice Program, Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher, Centivo Health Plan, NJ Qualcare, Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East), Oscar Health Plan of PA, Clover Health Plan, Gateway Health Plan, Imagine Health 360, Keystone First Medicare, Global Medical Management, Provider Partners Health Plan, HealthPartners Medicare, Keystone First, First Health, Aetna HMO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, Aetna Gold, Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Choice, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Premier Plus, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Advantra Value, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver, Perennial Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP), BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Railroad Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Americhealth Caritas of Pennsylvania VIP - LGH Only, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Keystone First - CHIP Health Plan, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Qualcare HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Aetna Freedom Core, Meritain - Aramark (Other), Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Keystone Health Plan East POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna PPO APCN, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Aetna Flexible Five, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Highmark Wholecare (formerly) Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Aetna Premier, Aetna Philly Prime, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Aetna Better Health Kids (CHIP) - DH Only, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Centivo EPO, WellKids CHIP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, Clover Health Value, Clover Health Classic HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Keystone Autism Services, Meritain - Aramark (Pennsylvania Premier Medical Plan), PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare PPO and Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO).
According to our sources, Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$20,630
$20,630 |
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$10,451
$10,451 |
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$3,850
$3,850 |
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$2,430
$2,430 |
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$128
$128 |
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$60
Barrx $46 |
Kanuma $14 |
| $18,410 | |
| $16,731 | |
| $2,000 | |
| $394 | |
| $14 |
Dr. Ben Z. Stanger, MD, PhD has received 4 research payments totaling $55,000.
Dr. Ben Stanger specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system). Dr. Stanger's areas of expertise include the following: gastrointestinal bleeding, celiac disease, and vomiting. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Pennsylvania Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Stanger trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He seems to be an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Radnor, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
