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Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO

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(Dr. Edward Brian Ortell, DO)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995)

2000 S Main Street Entrance A1
Fairfield, IA 52556

(641) 469-4204

Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO is a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO is affiliated with OTTUMWA HEALTH GROUP LLC and JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

2000 S Main Street Entrance A1
Fairfield, IA 52556

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

tunneled central line removal

By Affordability:

device removal

tunneled central line removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO performed more EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, preventive care, screening colonoscopy, and tunneled central line removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for device removal, and tunneled central line removal 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

inpatient hospital care

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
aspiration	31
balloon dilation	20
breast procedures	14
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	307
doctor visit	608
esophageal dilation	20
excision	29
gastrointestinal procedures	347
hospital care	253
image guided procedures	31
inpatient care	239
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	361
minor procedures	31
open surgery	46
outpatient care	14
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	247

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
aspiration	21
balloon dilation	28
catheterization	55
diagnostic procedures	308
doctor visit	577
esophageal dilation	28
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	432
hospital care	312
image guided procedures	21
inpatient care	295
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	441
minor procedures	21
open surgery	25
outpatient care	17
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	274

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	114
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	167
doctor visit	543
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	301
minimally invasive procedures	301
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	167

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	63
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
breast procedures	12
catheterization	16
device removal	12
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	542
esophageal dilation	17
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	353
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
minimally invasive procedures	353
open surgery	12
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	221

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	834

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	164
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization	28
device removal	15
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	597
gastrointestinal procedures	352
hospital care	252
inpatient care	252
minimally invasive procedures	352
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	76
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	669
gastrointestinal procedures	271
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	271
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	194

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	79
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

catheterization	69
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	750
gastrointestinal procedures	286
minimally invasive procedures	286
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	215

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	67
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
balloon dilation	22
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	182
doctor visit	616
esophageal dilation	22
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	260
incision and drainage	14
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	260
minor procedures	14
open surgery	14
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	168
skin surgery	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	58
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	24
catheterization	46
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	638
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	267
minimally invasive procedures	267
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	179

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	53
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	768
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	262
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266
minimally invasive procedures	262
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	186

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	73
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	24
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	540
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	242
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
minimally invasive procedures	242
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	35
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated as a general surgeon in Fairfield, IA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	14
abscess drainage	14
aspiration	26
balloon dilation	23
breast procedures	13
catheterization	37
device removal	13
diagnostic procedures	217
doctor visit	622
esophageal dilation	23
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	306
hospital care	227
image guided procedures	26
incision and drainage	14
inpatient care	222
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	308
minor procedures	22
open surgery	24
outpatient care	15
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206
skin surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	621
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	166
85 and over	71
Less than 65	100
65 to 74	289

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	16
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OTTUMWA HEALTH GROUP LLC

JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,096 Da Vinci Surgical System $13,096	DAVINCI XI $3,000
Mallinckrodt LLC	$91 OFIRMEV $91
Davol Inc.	$80 DAV-XenMatrix AB $32	SURGICAL $31	Progel $17
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$67 SUPREP $67
CONMED Corporation	$67 AirSeal $67
Other	$211 VAC THERAPY $52	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $44	PREPOPIK $31	CLENPIQ $18	V.A.C. DERMATAC $16	Other $49

**Types of Payments**
Education	$14,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,190
Food and Beverage	$921

Biography

Dr. Edward Ortell's specialties are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He practices in Ottumwa, IA and Fairfield, IA. He is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ortell welcomes new patients at his office inFairfield, IA as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO in 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward B. Ortell, DO From 2012 - 2022

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