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Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD

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(Jeffrey L Gum, MD)

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

210 East Gray Street Suite 900 Norton Leatherman Spine
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 584-7525

Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD is a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD is affiliated with Norton Leatherman Spine - Downtown.

Office Locations

210 East Gray Street Suite 900 Norton Leatherman Spine
Louisville, KY 40202

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210 E Gray Street Suite 900
Louisville, KY 40202

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Angies Way Suite 300 Norton Leatherman Spine
Louisville, KY 40241

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cervical spine surgery

decompressive cervical laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

posterior cervical fusion

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

cervical decompression

cervical fusion

cervical spine surgery

posterior cervical fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD performed more cervical spine surgery, decompressive cervical laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, posterior cervical fusion, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cervical decompression, cervical fusion, cervical spine surgery, and posterior cervical fusion 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:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

lumbar interbody fusion

By Affordability:

lateral interbody fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, and lumbar interbody fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for lateral interbody fusion 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:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

anterior spinal fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

neck X-ray

posterior spinal fusion

spinal fusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior spinal fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), minimally invasive spinal fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, neck X-ray, posterior spinal fusion, 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	31

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2014 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	381
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	220
X-rays	191

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	32
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
bone surgery	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	25
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	416
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	392
X-rays	322

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	416
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	437
X-rays	359

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	13
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	404
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	406
X-rays	334

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	390
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	442
X-rays	333

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	336
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	360
X-rays	272

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	320
minimally invasive procedures	26
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	304
X-rays	190

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	129

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	364
minimally invasive procedures	24
neck surgery	38
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	338
X-rays	194

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Louisville, KY were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
bone surgery	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	291
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	20
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	325
X-rays	247

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD.

**Gender**
Female	149
Male	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	197
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	58
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Norton Leatherman Spine - Downtown

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky, Aetna Medicare Advantage, CorVel, Sagamore, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Aetna, United Healthcare, Indiana Medicare, Indiana Medicaid, TRICARE Humana Military, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Anthem, HealthSmart, First Health Group Corp. (First Health), Encore, Wellpath, CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana, Passport Marketplace, MDwise, SIHO, Ambetter from MHS, Signature Advantage, Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO, Essence, UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, Indiana Health Network, Workers’ Compensation, MHS, Provider Net/OMCA, Hosparus, Aetna Better Health and Veterans Affairs (VA).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky

Aetna Medicare Advantage

CorVel

Sagamore

WellCare Medicare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Aetna

United Healthcare

Indiana Medicare

Indiana Medicaid

TRICARE Humana Military

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Coventry

Anthem

HealthSmart

First Health Group Corp. (First Health)

Encore

Wellpath

CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana

Passport Marketplace

MDwise

SIHO

Ambetter from MHS

Signature Advantage

Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO

Essence

UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute

Indiana Health Network

Workers’ Compensation

MHS

Provider Net/OMCA

Hosparus

Aetna Better Health

Veterans Affairs (VA)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Louisville, KY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,076,713 MAZOR X SYSTEM $218,219	Mazor X Stealth Edition $115,147	CD HORIZON $43,756	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $40,441	O-ARM $21,589	Other $637,561
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$570,656 CD HORIZON $178,699	MazorX - Renaissance $139,068	MazorX Renaissance $55,373	O-ARM-ST $42,850	SHILLA $10,437	Other $144,229
Acuity Surgical Devices, LLC	$424,802 $424,802
NUVASIVE, INC.	$284,694 Modulus $123,451	ALIF $45,092	TLIF $34,090	Pulse $10,178	XLIF $8,266	Other $63,617
Stryker Corporation	$71,206 XIA $12,923	EVEREST Spinal System $9,011	BACS $8,784	OASYS $8,419	performance solutions $6,000	Other $26,069
Other	$150,590 BACS $26,952	Other - Miscellaneous $15,145	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $13,648	General K2M Product Discussion $13,070	EXPEDIUM $11,539	Other $70,237

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,118,290
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$639,994
Consulting Fee	$617,224
Travel and Lodging	$159,894
Food and Beverage	$30,855
Other	$12,403

Research Payments

Dr. Jeffrey L. Gum, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $32,037.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Gum's specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Louisville, KY. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Gum's office in Louisville, KY. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.