In 2023, Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA performed more discectomy (disc removal surgery), lumbar hemilaminectomy, lumbar laminotomy, and posterior lumbar discectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

anterior cervical discectomy

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

anterior cervical fusion

anterior discectomy

arthrodesis

cervical decompression

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior cervical discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior cervical fusion, anterior discectomy, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), cervical decompression, cervical discectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), disc surgery, and spinal fusion 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	40
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
decompression surgery	110
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	110
spinal procedures	217

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	94
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	94
spinal procedures	159

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	67
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	49
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
nerve procedures	49
spinal procedures	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	81
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	81
spinal procedures	151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated as in Mason City, IA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	73
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	73
spinal procedures	137

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	71

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

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	8
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA From 2017 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Iowa.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

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Biography

Mr. Jacob Brekken practices neurosurgery in Mason City, IA. His areas of expertise include neurosurgery. He is affiliated with MercyOne.

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jacob Samuel Brekken, PA From 2017 - 2022

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