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Dr. James A. Obney, MD

(Dr. James Andrew Obney, MD)

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Professional interests include: heart problems

618 Pleasantville Road Suite 202
Lancaster, OH 43130

(740) 681-9020

Dr. James A. Obney, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. James A. Obney, MD is affiliated with Fairfield Medical Center and FAIRFIELD HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INC.

Office Locations

Fairfield Medical Center

618 Pleasantville Road Suite 202
Lancaster, OH 43130

(740) 681-9020

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85 Mcnaughten Road Suite 110
Columbus, OH 43213

(614) 751-8846

(614) 751-8894

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Some issues Dr. James A. Obney, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

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, Dr. James A. Obney, MD 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 providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	58
cardiac procedures	147
doctor visit	93
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	116
pulmonary testing	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	39
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	31
X-rays	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	35
cardiac procedures	87
doctor visit	70
endarterectomy	21
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	21
open surgery	70
thoracic (chest) imaging	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	21
X-rays	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	37
cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	114
endarterectomy	36
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	36
open surgery	74
thoracic (chest) imaging	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	36
X-rays	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	12
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	22
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	41
cardiac procedures	82
doctor visit	104
endarterectomy	29
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
neck surgery	29
open surgery	82
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82
vascular procedures	29
X-rays	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	42
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	43
cardiac procedures	107
doctor visit	115
endarterectomy	40
hospital care	48
implant surgery	21
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	40
open surgery	86
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	86
vascular procedures	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	29
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	84
doctor visit	47
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
vascular procedures	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	59
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	34
doctor visit	36
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
open surgery	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	32
doctor visit	43
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	30
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
vascular procedures	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	70
doctor visit	32
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	13
cardiac procedures	68
doctor visit	38
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	21
open surgery	26
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26
vascular procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	51

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Obney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Obney, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lancaster, OH were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and X-rays.

bypass surgery	29
cardiac procedures	78
doctor visit	65
endarterectomy	31
hospital care	39
implant surgery	21
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	31
open surgery	58
pulmonary testing	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	45
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
vascular procedures	23
X-rays	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	10
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Obney, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center

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

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James A. Obney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fairfield Medical Center

FAIRFIELD HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,788 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,788
AtriCure, Inc.	$3,242 ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $1,235	SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $224	AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion $159	AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $151	ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $44	Other $1,429
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,775 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $323	Pericardial Heart Valves $157	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $42	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $30	KONECT RESILIA $24	Other $1,199
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,766 TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $1,566	Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $200
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$943 Avalus $267	Endurant $193	Micra $145	3F $107	Cardiopulmonary $53	Other $179
Other	$918 SternaLock Blu $169	ECM $114	MATRIXRIB $64	Unify Assura $40	GIAPREZA $38	Other $491

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,324
Education	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$5,108

Biography

Dr. James Obney is a specialist in thoracic surgery. He works in Columbus, OH and Lancaster, OH. He has a special interest in heart problems. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Obney performed his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He is affiliated with Fairfield Medical Center.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Obney, MD From 2012 - 2022

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