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Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology
Medical College of Georgia (2003)
Professional interests include: anesthesia, pain management
1550 Timothy Road Suite 103
Athens, GA 30606

Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Health Care System, Piedmont Healthcare and ATHENS SPINE CENTER PC.

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Office Locations

1550 Timothy Road Suite 103
Athens, GA 30606
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830 King Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections
major joint aspiration
nerve block
pain management
sacroiliac joint injection
selective nerve root block
spinal injection
subarachnoid block with local anesthetic
transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, nerve block, pain management, sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal injection, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection
rhizotomy

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection
spinal joint injection
trigger point injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, spinal joint injection, and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 72
doctor visit 1130
injections 913
minimally invasive procedures 17
nerve block 682
nerve procedures 17
pain management 858
rehabilitation 195
spinal procedures 806

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 208
Female 306
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 449
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 56
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 785
aspiration 86
diabetes management 22
doctor visit 1309
injections 992
lab tests 22
minimally invasive procedures 811
nerve block 738
nerve procedures 26
pain management 932
rehabilitation 336
skin testing 785
spinal procedures 818

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 242
Female 365
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 541
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 251
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 70
Less than 65 129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 82
diabetes management 21
doctor visit 1434
injections 943
lab tests 21
minimally invasive procedures 21
nerve block 681
nerve procedures 21
pain management 882
spinal procedures 789

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 432
Female 706
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1014
Black 102
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 482
From 75 to 84 308
85 and over 114
Less than 65 234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 77
diabetes management 19
doctor visit 1448
injections 823
lab tests 19
minimally invasive procedures 13
nerve block 625
nerve procedures 13
pain management 759
spinal procedures 732

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 201
Female 343
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 493
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 241
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 53
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 81
diabetes management 42
doctor visit 1426
injections 819
lab tests 42
minimally invasive procedures 17
nerve block 641
nerve procedures 17
pain management 755
spinal procedures 718

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 361
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 523
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 261
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 62
Less than 65 91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 72
diabetes management 18
doctor visit 1529
injections 766
lab tests 18
nerve block 583
pain management 694
spinal procedures 668

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 222
Female 363
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 527
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 258
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 60
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 90
doctor visit 1130
injections 637
minimally invasive procedures 27
nerve block 393
nerve procedures 27
pain management 574
spinal procedures 521

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 400
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 586
Black 45
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 313
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 58
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 118
diabetes management 13
doctor visit 963
injections 761
lab tests 13
minimally invasive procedures 39
nerve block 385
nerve procedures 39
pain management 682
spinal procedures 539

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 429
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 674
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 323
From 75 to 84 268
85 and over 66
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2021 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 112
doctor visit 1148
injections 712
minimally invasive procedures 114
nerve block 336
nerve procedures 114
pain management 714
spinal procedures 446

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 372
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 560
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 253
From 75 to 84 231
85 and over 54
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2022 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 118
doctor visit 1220
injections 884
minimally invasive procedures 157
nerve block 387
nerve procedures 157
pain management 923
spinal procedures 577

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 303
Female 451
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 704
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 294
From 75 to 84 315
85 and over 70
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA during 2023 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 144
doctor visit 990
injections 876
minimally invasive procedures 163
nerve block 345
nerve procedures 163
pain management 895
spinal procedures 551

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 290
Female 422
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 654
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 284
From 75 to 84 296
85 and over 74
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Athens, GA were injections, pain management, allergy testing and skin testing.

allergy testing 785
aspiration 95
diabetes management 22
doctor visit 1247
injections 829
lab tests 22
minimally invasive procedures 137
nerve block 526
nerve procedures 59
pain management 788
rehabilitation 265
skin testing 785
spinal procedures 651

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD.

Gender
Male 264
Female 410
Ethnicity
Black / African American 40
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 611
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 220
85 and over 67
Less than 65 100
65 to 74 287

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2003. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2003)

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mary's Health Care System
Piedmont Healthcare
ATHENS SPINE CENTER PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 186 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Ellis McCurdy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Athens, GA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $907 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty
$708 		RESTORE
$182 		Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro
$16
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. $759 Interventional Therapies
$750 		KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty
$9
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $602 Relistor
$525 		RELISTOR ORAL
$77
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $586 RELISTOR ORAL
$268 		Relistor
$186 		Bupap
$132
Boston Scientific Corporation $406 PAIN MANAGEMENT
$154 		GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
$40 		GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT
$34 		WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
$30 		SPECTRA WAVEWRITER
$29 		Other
$119
Other $3,369 mild Device Kit
$241 		ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
$161 		Lorzone 750mg
$151 		Duexis
$136 		Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$128 		Other
$2,552
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,213
Travel and Lodging $1,226
Education $191

Biography

Dr. Benjamin McCurdy specializes in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. In Dr. McCurdy's practice, he is particularly interested in pain management. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is in-network for Blue California insurance. After attending Medical College of Georgia for medical school, Dr. McCurdy completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Piedmont Healthcare and St. Mary's Health Care System. Piedmont Healthcare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Athens, GA.

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