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Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD

(Dr. Stephen Anthony Betz, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Pathology

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1987)

1000 4th Street Sw
Mason City, IA 50401

(641) 422-7488

Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD is a pathologist in Mason City, IA specializing in pathology. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD is affiliated with PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MASON CITY.

Office Locations

1000 4th Street Sw
Mason City, IA 50401

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

consultation

cytology

immunohistochemistry test

intraoperative pathology consultation

lab tests

non-gynecologic cytology

special stains

In 2023, Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD had a list price for consultation, cytology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, intraoperative pathology consultation, lab tests, non-gynecologic cytology, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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:

intraoperative pathology consultation

By Affordability:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD performed more intraoperative pathology consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen 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

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2012 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	111
cytology	43
lab tests	1217

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2013 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	112
cytology	45
lab tests	1116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	695
Female	842

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1514
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	267
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2014 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	96
cytology	68
lab tests	947

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1442
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	613
From 75 to 84	492
85 and over	243
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2015 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	105
cytology	51
lab tests	594

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1468
Female	1612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3002
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1224
From 75 to 84	1038
85 and over	546
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2016 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	107
cytology	67
lab tests	622

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	783
Female	847

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1589
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	285
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2017 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	116
cytology	68
lab tests	406

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	739
Female	768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1471
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	607
From 75 to 84	535
85 and over	260
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2018 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	161
cytology	33
lab tests	512

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	835
Female	835

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1614
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	261
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2019 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	171
cytology	73
lab tests	642

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1110
Female	1173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	984
From 75 to 84	784
85 and over	341
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2020 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	145
cytology	67
lab tests	467

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	687
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	208
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2021 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	112
cytology	49
lab tests	517

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	710
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	634
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	219
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA during 2022 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	105
cytology	46
lab tests	421

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	601

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	565
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	175
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD treated as a pathologist in Mason City, IA were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

consultation	121
cytology	55
lab tests	678

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1519
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	538
85 and over	255
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	650

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1987. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1987)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MASON CITY

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$148 $148
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$49 KEYTRUDA $49
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$40 CINtec PLUS Cytology $21	TD VENTANA Digital Pathology Products $19
Genentech USA, Inc.	$11 $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$249

Biography

Dr. Stephen Betz's medical specialty is pathology. He studied medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Betz, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

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