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Dr. David Laxson, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

100 Hospital Drive
Ketchum, ID 83340

(208) 727-8710

Dr. David Laxson, MD is a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. David Laxson, MD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians.

Office Locations

100 Hospital Drive
Ketchum, ID 83340

(208) 727-8710

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

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. David Laxson, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, and spectral Doppler echocardiography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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 Affordability:

cardiac imaging

electrocardiogram

stress echo

In 2012, Dr. David Laxson, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), and stress echo that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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 Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

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

blood draw	49
cardiac procedures	171
catheterization	50
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	122
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	50
preventive care	12
stent placement (stenting)	15
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	98
vascular procedures	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and hospital care.

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

blood draw	33
cardiac procedures	137
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	99
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	22
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	95
vascular procedures	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	147

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	56
Less than 65	31

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

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

angioplasty	30
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	193
catheterization	73
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	76
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	73
stent placement (stenting)	30
stress testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	120
vascular procedures	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	69
Less than 65	29

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2015 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

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

blood draw	26
cardiac procedures	151
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	139
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	182
minimally invasive procedures	25
stress testing	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	92
vascular procedures	40

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1002
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	252
Less than 65	160

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2016 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

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

angioplasty	32
blood draw	21
cardiac procedures	212
catheterization	86
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	121
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	144
minimally invasive procedures	86
stent placement (stenting)	32
stress testing	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	78
vascular procedures	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	137
Less than 65	81

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

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

angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	231
catheterization	71
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	127
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	90
minimally invasive procedures	71
stent placement (stenting)	30
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	131
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

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

angioplasty	42
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	216
catheterization	87
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	98
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	35
minimally invasive procedures	87
preventive care	14
stent placement (stenting)	42
stress testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	88
vascular procedures	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	128
Less than 65	82

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2019 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

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

angioplasty	50
blood draw	22
cardiac procedures	262
catheterization	97
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	162
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	97
stent placement (stenting)	50
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	105
vascular procedures	61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	170
Less than 65	74

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

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

cardiac procedures	141
doctor visit	83
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
lab tests	16
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	96
vascular procedures	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	157
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

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

cardiac procedures	114
doctor visit	219
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

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

cardiac procedures	238
doctor visit	550
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
stress testing	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	197

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	125
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Laxson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ketchum, ID were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

angioplasty	36
blood draw	25
cardiac procedures	187
catheterization	63
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	163
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	77
minimally invasive procedures	63
preventive care	13
stent placement (stenting)	33
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	108
vascular procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Laxson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	489
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	201
85 and over	111
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	156

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

University of Minnesota Physicians

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$163,521 CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $120,625	STENTS $16,473	ELUVIA $3,450	GENERAL - CATHETERS $2,400	CTO $1,151	Other $19,422
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$5,444 Resolute $2,792	STENTS $1,864	CoreValve Evolut $422	Catheters $155	Guides and Accessories $48	Other $163
Abbott Laboratories	$2,260 Vascular $1,990	Xience Alpine cornary stent system $242	Mitra Clip system $27
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$553 Atherectomy Device $422	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $100	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $31
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$231 CardioMEMS HF System $148	CRM $71	Vascular $12
Other	$1,020 Impella $183	CVX-300CVX-300P $171	Transcatheter Heart Valves $157	IGT Undivided $139	ZONTIVITY $115	Other $254

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$159,550
Food and Beverage	$8,634
Travel and Lodging	$4,833
Education	$12

Research Payments

Dr. David Laxson, MD has received 74 research payments totaling $50,848.

Biography

Dr. David Laxson's specialty is adult cardiology. He is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians. Dr. Laxson studied medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

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

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

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

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