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Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD

(Dr. Benjamin Ling, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Neurosurgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: arteriovenous malformation (AVM), brain surgery, cervical laminoplasty, and more.

105 West 8th Avenue Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99204

(509) 624-9112

Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Holy Family Hospital and Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

105 West 8th Avenue Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99204

(509) 624-9112

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	20
doctor visit	243
hospital care	63
injections	20
inpatient care	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
nerve block	20
pain management	20
spinal procedures	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	15
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	279
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	23
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	262
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	62
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	279
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	230
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	17
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2018 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	234
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	88

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	231
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	153
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	166
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	21
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA during 2022 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	160
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
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	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Spokane, WA were inpatient care, hospital care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	20
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	224
hospital care	67
injections	20
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
neck surgery	20
nerve block	20
nerve procedures	24
pain management	20
spinal procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	236
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	21
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Holy Family Hospital

Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

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 C. Ling, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Molina Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Amerigroup, TriWest, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Premera PPO, InterWest Health, Asuris Northwest Health, First Choice PPO, Coordinated care WA Apple Health, ChoiceHumana PPO and Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin C. Ling, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Molina Healthcare

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Amerigroup

TriWest

Kaiser Permanente

Medicaid

Premera PPO

InterWest Health

Asuris Northwest Health

First Choice PPO

Coordinated care WA Apple Health

ChoiceHumana PPO

Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$5,621 CREO MIS $1,431	ELSA $1,329	Spine $741	LATIS $550	Osteoporatic Spacer $369	Other $1,200
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$1,387 n.a. $114	LOTTA VENTRICULOSCOPE 30 HOPKINS $95	IMAGE1 CONNECT $75	VENTRICULOSCOPE LOTTA $69	LOTTA $16	Other $1,018
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,223 Thoracolumbar Therapies $765	Cervical /Trauma Therapies $132	Infuse $95	$231
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,072 EXPEDIUM $318	BRAINLAB $143	Symphony $131	VBA $119	VECTRA $116	Other $245
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$738 CLYDESDALE $199	DIVERGENCE-L $142	SOVEREIGN $130	O-ARM-Spine $87	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $60	Other $120
Other	$403 MAZOR X SYSTEM $94	STRATA $41	T2 STRATOSPHERE $36	Magellan $36	OFIRMEV $33	Other $163

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,357
Food and Beverage	$5,078
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Ling is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Spokane, WA. His clinical interests include intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), oligodendroglioma, and neuroendoscopy. Dr. Ling is affiliated with Providence Holy Family Hospital. He can take Amerigroup, Molina Healthcare, Providence, and more. Dr. Ling graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati.