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Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD

(37 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine

816 22nd Avenue Suite 100 Kearney Ne
Kearney, NE 68845

(308) 865-2263

Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD is affiliated with Bryan Health.

Office Locations

816 22nd Avenue Suite 100 Kearney Ne
Kearney, NE 68845

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

heart surgery

In 2024, Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD had a list price for heart surgery 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive valve replacement

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

bypass surgery

coronary bypass surgery with artery graft

endovascular procedures

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart bypass surgery

heart valve procedures

heart valve replacement

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

open chest surgery

open heart surgery

percutaneous procedures

percutaneous valve treatment

single bypass surgery

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

vascular procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD performed more cardiac procedures, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, and minimally invasive valve replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, bypass surgery, coronary bypass surgery with artery graft, endovascular procedures, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve procedures, heart valve replacement, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, open chest surgery, open heart surgery, percutaneous procedures, percutaneous valve treatment, single bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, transfemoral TAVR (through the groin), and vascular procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	28
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	126
doctor visit	13
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
open surgery	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2014 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	21
cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	23
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
open surgery	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	34
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
open surgery	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	82
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34
vascular procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	19
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	24
cardiac procedures	126
doctor visit	53
minimally invasive procedures	25
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48
vascular procedures	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	56
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	36
doctor visit	41
minimally invasive procedures	18
vascular procedures	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE during 2024 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	100
doctor visit	26
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	32
open surgery	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36
vascular procedures	32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Kearney, NE were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

bypass surgery	21
cardiac procedures	74
doctor visit	28
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	22
open surgery	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	42
vascular procedures	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD.

**Gender**
Female	28
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	7
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bryan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.48 out of 5 stars based on 37 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kearney, NE.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$33,842 Impella $33,842
KCI USA, Inc	$20,543 VAC THERAPY UNITS $17,500	VAC THERAPY $1,205	Advanced Wound Dressings $690	VAC VERAFLO $501	SM THERAPY UNITS $340	Other $308
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$8,894 EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $2,991	Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring $1,709	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $1,146	Pericardial Heart Valves $140	FloTrac Sensor $118	Other $2,790
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,182 CoreValve Evolut $3,151	Mosaic $16	Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $15
AtriCure, Inc.	$3,129 Cardiovascular $1,830	ATRICLIP PRO2 $140	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION DEV $123	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $102	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX, MODELS $55	Other $879
Other	$9,951 HeartWare HVAD $1,206	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,066	Circulatory Support $946	The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart $515	Bradycardia products $430	Other $5,788

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$21,955
Consulting Fee	$20,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,500
Food and Beverage	$13,366
Honoraria	$7,500
Other	$220

Biography

Dr. Broadus Atkins specializes in thoracic surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. He studied medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Atkins trained at Duke University Medical Center for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Bryan Health.

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD in 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Broadus Zane Atkins, MD From 2012 - 2024

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