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Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Surgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine (2004)

30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

(551) 996-4218

Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology (heart disease) and general surgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD is affiliated with HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC.

Office Locations

30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

(551) 996-4218

(551) 996-4833

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

bronchoscopic fiducial marker placement

bronchoscopy

excision

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

transbronchial biopsy

VATS lobectomy

VATS lung resection

VATS wedge resection

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD performed more bronchoscopic fiducial marker placement, bronchoscopy, excision, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, transbronchial biopsy, VATS lobectomy, VATS lung resection, VATS wedge resection, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracostomy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	15
pleural drainage	15
thoracostomy	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cancer and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracostomy, pleural drainage and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	16
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	13
doctor visit	76
excision	13
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	48
minor procedures	16
pleural drainage	19
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13
thoracostomy	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	34
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, cancer, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	20
doctor visit	66
excision	20
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lobectomy	22
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cancer and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lobectomy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	26
doctor visit	38
excision	26
lobectomy	30
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2017 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
dissection	44
doctor visit	43
excision	68
hospital care	13
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	13
lobectomy	34
lymph node procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	102
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
dissection	47
doctor visit	24
excision	93
image guided procedures	16
lobectomy	32
lymph node procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	138
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	138

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
dissection	42
doctor visit	37
excision	70
image guided procedures	16
lobectomy	24
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	106
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2021 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
dissection	38
doctor visit	54
excision	74
image guided procedures	15
lobectomy	19
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	107
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	30
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	16
doctor visit	81
excision	30
image guided procedures	15
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	45
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	36
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	21
doctor visit	78
excision	34
image guided procedures	21
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	61
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hackensack, NJ were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and inpatient care.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	20
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	29
doctor visit	55
excision	47
hospital care	44
image guided procedures	16
inpatient care	44
lobectomy	24
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	16
pleural drainage	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	71
thoracostomy	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	108
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	7
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	68
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Geoffrey Benjamin Pelz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,751 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,751
Ethicon US, LLC	$69 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $34	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $24	HARMONIC Product Family $11
AtriCure, Inc.	$65 ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $65
Davol Inc.	$52 Phasix Mesh $52
Medtronic, Inc.	$47 EEA $47
Other	$99 IMFINZI $28	Procedural Solutions $23	LIBTAYO $17	Endo GIA $16	Iovera $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,070
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,013

Biography

Dr. Geoffrey Pelz is a specialist in general surgery, cardiology (heart disease), and cardiothoracic surgery. He is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine.

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