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Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: calcaneus (heel bone) fracture, acetabular fracture, tumor, and more.

8605 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131

1-877-891-5350

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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2901 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322

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701 W. Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317

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8605 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	235
injections	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	285
injections	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	320
injections	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	15
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	32
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	12
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	19
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	15
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	263
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), soft tissue surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
excision	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
soft tissue surgery	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA were aspiration, injections, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	26
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	270
excision	11
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
soft tissue surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	184
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa Health Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$6,300 $6,300
Stryker Corporation	$1,474 Reunion $1,203	GMRS $145	New Product Development $117	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $8
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$845 Orthopaedics $697	ATTUNE $96	Ortho-Hips $16	Spine $15	$21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$229 Persona Revision $123	Persona $107
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.	$66 Zilretta $66
Other	$44 NO_PRODUCT $44

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,300
Travel and Lodging	$1,620
Food and Beverage	$931
Education	$107

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Miller is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Iowa City, IA, Urbandale, IA, and Johnston, IA. Dr. Miller is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. His clinical interests include prosthetics, metastatic bone disease, and tumor. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.