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Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment)

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

1001 S 70th Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 441-4760

Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD is a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE specializing in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD is affiliated with CHI Health, Bryan Health, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy and CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

Office Locations

Bryan Health

1001 S 70th Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 441-4760

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CHI Health St. Elizabeth

575 S 70th Street Suite 310
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 441-4760

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska. 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 Affordability:

inguinal hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD had a list price for inguinal hernia repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska. 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. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	11
X-rays	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15
X-rays	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	113

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	16
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
X-rays	57

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	12
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	172
gastrointestinal procedures	66
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	27
weight management	13
X-rays	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	236
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
X-rays	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	25
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	18
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	14
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	14
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	18
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	24
weight management	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	149
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lincoln, NE were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	150
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	16
weight management	13
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD.

**Gender**
Female	110
Male	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	13
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin J. Hung, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI Health

Bryan Health

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

CHI Health St. Elizabeth

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$136,735 Da Vinci Surgical System $136,735
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$6,507 Overstitch $5,020	Orbera $1,144	Overstitch and or LapBand $309	LapBand $34
Brainlab, Inc.	$6,500 Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $6,500
Davol Inc.	$3,855 Phasix Mesh $1,892	PHASIX $759	Phasix Plug and Patch $450	SURGICAL $136	BD MAX $79	Other $539
Covidien LP	$296 iDrive $118	Endo Hernia $53	Endo Stapling $52	Situate $36	ProGrip $13	Other $24
Other	$2,111 STRATTICE $171	Santyl $156	TISSEEL $121	LAP-BAND $101	ZERBAXA $100	Other $1,461

**Types of Payments**
Education	$129,000
Food and Beverage	$12,937
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,950
Travel and Lodging	$6,546
Honoraria	$450
Other	$122

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Hung is a general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment) specialist in Lincoln, NE and Suite 100 Lincoln, NE. He is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy and Bryan Health. After attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at the University of Missouri Health System and a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).