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Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD

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(843 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Utah School of Medicine

100 E Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-9350

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Health System.

Office Locations

100 E Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-9350

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100 Warm Springs Avenue Suite B
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-2222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy

By Affordability:

gastrointestinal procedures

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD performed more diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for gastrointestinal procedures, and minimally invasive procedures 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
gastrointestinal procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
gastrointestinal procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	166

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	168
gastrointestinal procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
gastrointestinal procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
gastrointestinal procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	82

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2023

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
gastrointestinal procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	8
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	31

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Idaho

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 843 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$24,276 Da Vinci Surgical System $22,776	DAVINCI XI $1,500
ACell, Inc.	$22,260 $22,260
Covidien Sales LLC	$211 Vessel Sealing $211
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$192 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $104	INTERSTIM $88
CONMED Corporation	$189 AirSeal $189
Other	$786 SurgiMend $127	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $116	TISSEEL $101	Enseal X1 $92	LUNA $54	Other $295

**Types of Payments**
Education	$43,162
Food and Beverage	$2,858
Travel and Lodging	$1,839
Entertainment	$54

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Karsten's specialty is colon & rectal surgery. He is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's Health System. After attending the University of Utah School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Karsten's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has an open panel in Boise, ID according to St. Luke's Health System.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD From 2012 - 2024

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