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Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD

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(Kristen E. Gurtner, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and General Practice

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans (2015)

105 Medical Center Drive
Slidell, LA 70461

(985) 639-3777

Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD is an urologist in Slidell, LA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and general practice. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health, Ochsner Medical Center and OCHSNER MISSISSIPPI, LLC.

Office Locations

105 Medical Center Drive
Slidell, LA 70461

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD in 2023

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cystoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD had a list price for cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated as an urologist in Slidell, LA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
minimally invasive procedures	11
urologic procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated as an urologist in Slidell, LA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	271
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	55
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated as an urologist in Slidell, LA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	294
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	27
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated as an urologist in Slidell, LA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	35
urologic procedures	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated as an urologist in Slidell, LA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	218
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015. She completed residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office. She is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans (2015)

Residency: Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

OCHSNER MISSISSIPPI, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Gurtner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Slidell, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cook Medical LLC	$616 COOK $282	FIBER DUST $103	Cook Medical Lasers $83	Cook Medical Extractors $54	RESONANCE $29	Other $65
Teleflex LLC	$412 Urolift $267	$144
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$325 Myrbetriq $203	XTANDI $16	$106
Axonics, Inc.	$311 Axonics r-SNM System $176	Axonics $135
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.	$271 Prolaris $197	$73
Other	$1,779 GEMTESA $239	Cysview $177	OFIRMEV $125	AQUABEAM SYSTEM $122	Desara $116	Other $1,000

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,626
Education	$88

Biography

Dr. Kristen Gurtner's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Gurtner's practice in Slidell, LA is open to new patients as reported by Ochsner Health. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She trained at Ochsner Medical Center for her residency.