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Dr. David E. Carlson, MD

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(Dr. David Edmund Carlson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

1150 N. 18th Street Suite 401
Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 670-4560

Dr. David E. Carlson, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. David E. Carlson, MD is affiliated with Hendrick Health.

Office Locations

Hendrick Health

1150 N. 18th Street Suite 401
Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 670-4560

(833) 437-1256

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid endarterectomy

neck surgery

transcervical subclavian endarterectomy

In 2023, Dr. David E. Carlson, MD performed more carotid endarterectomy, neck surgery, and transcervical subclavian endarterectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endarterectomy

In 2023, Dr. David E. Carlson, MD performed more endarterectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

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

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. David E. Carlson, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, 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, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) 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. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	247
endarterectomy	48
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	48
open surgery	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36
vascular procedures	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	32
cardiac procedures	96
doctor visit	201
endarterectomy	35
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	35
open surgery	64
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	78
vascular procedures	51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	31
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	98
doctor visit	205
endarterectomy	43
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240
neck surgery	43
open surgery	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76
vascular procedures	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	42
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	40
cardiac procedures	116
doctor visit	211
endarterectomy	55
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
neck surgery	55
open surgery	93
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	104
thoracostomy	13
vascular procedures	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	78
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	60
doctor visit	188
endarterectomy	55
hospital care	243
inpatient care	230
neck surgery	55
open surgery	60
outpatient care	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	60
vascular procedures	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	34
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	49
cardiac procedures	98
doctor visit	236
endarterectomy	76
hospital care	259
inpatient care	244
neck surgery	76
open surgery	98
outpatient care	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	98
vascular procedures	76

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	38
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	211
endarterectomy	63
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
neck surgery	63
open surgery	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	92
vascular procedures	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	42
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, endarterectomy and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	56
doctor visit	194
endarterectomy	90
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
neck surgery	78
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
vascular procedures	90

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	25
cardiac procedures	80
doctor visit	165
endarterectomy	53
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	53
open surgery	50
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50
vascular procedures	68

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	33
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2021 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	26
cardiac procedures	102
doctor visit	142
endarterectomy	48
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	48
open surgery	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52
vascular procedures	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	27
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	138
endarterectomy	56
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	45
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
vascular procedures	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David E. Carlson, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Abilene, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bypass surgery	32
cardiac procedures	86
doctor visit	194
endarterectomy	56
hospital care	186
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	20
neck surgery	54
open surgery	65
outpatient care	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	67
thoracostomy	13
vascular procedures	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. David E. Carlson, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David E. Carlson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hendrick Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,167 Aortic Stent Grafts $1,067	CoreValve Evolut $39	Valiant Captivia $34	Avalus $14	Endurant $14
AtriCure, Inc.	$974 ATRICLIP PRO2 $156	OLL2, OSL2, ASU2, ASB3 $128	ACM1, CRYO2 $125	ACH235, ACH240, ACH245, ACH250 $33	$533
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$439 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $152	Pericardial Heart Valves $44	Minimal Incision Valve Surgery $25	Pericardial Heart Valve $10	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $9	Other $198
Medtronic, Inc.	$313 CoreValve Evolut $125	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $125	Endurant $63
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$283 Da Vinci Surgical System $283
Other	$625 AFX $151	Vascular $136	Oncology $82	OVATION $57	Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting $36	Other $163

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,966
Food and Beverage	$1,739
Education	$75
Entertainment	$21

Biography

Dr. David Carlson practices cardiac surgery. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama and a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Hendrick Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Abilene, TX.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David E. Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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