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Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD

(Cecilia Benz, MD)

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery and General Practice

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

5225 23rd Avenue S.
Fargo, ND 58104

(701) 417-2000

Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Fargo, ND specializing in thoracic surgery and general practice. She graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD is affiliated with Sanford Health and Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

Office Locations

5225 23rd Avenue S.
Fargo, ND 58104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

excision

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

VATS lobectomy

VATS lung resection

VATS wedge resection

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

dissection

lymph node procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Dakota, Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD performed more excision, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, VATS lobectomy, VATS lung resection, VATS wedge resection, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for dissection, and lymph node 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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2023 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	25
excision	39
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Fargo, ND were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

dissection	25
excision	39
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	29

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Cancer	54
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cecilia L. Benz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Health

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,457 DAVINCI XI $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $457
AtriCure, Inc.	$469 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $469
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$301 AdvantageRib $284	RibFix Blu $16
KLS Martin L.P.	$296 $296
Davol Inc.	$182 Progel Applicator Spray Tips $182
Other	$208 Vivigen MIS Delivery System $97	MATRIXRIB $76	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $24	SIVEXTRO $12

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,320
Travel and Lodging	$594

Biography

Dr. Cecilia Benz is a specialist in thoracic surgery. Her education and training includes medical school at Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Dakota. Dr. Benz is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo.