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Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

100 E Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-2222

Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD is an urologist in Boise, ID specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

100 E Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-2222

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500 West Fort Street Boise Vamc (531)
Boise, ID 83702

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

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery

cystoscopy with bladder fulguration

cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery

diagnostic cystoscopy

fulguration

kidney surgery

laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

lymphadenectomy

minimally invasive procedures

prostate punch biopsy

transurethral resection of bladder tumor

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery

cystoscopy with bladder fulguration

cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery

cystoscopy with cryosurgery

cystoscopy with fulguration

cystoscopy with laser surgery

transurethral resection of bladder tumor

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, diagnostic cystoscopy, fulguration, kidney surgery, laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), minimally invasive procedures, prostate punch biopsy, and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, cystoscopy with cryosurgery, cystoscopy with fulguration, cystoscopy with laser surgery, and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) 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 Affordability:

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

ureteral stent placement

In 2023, Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD had a list price for cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, cystoscopy with urethral stone removal, and ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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:

minimally invasive prostate surgery

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD performed more minimally invasive prostate surgery, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy 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. Stephen A. Brassell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	380
minimally invasive procedures	31
urologic procedures	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2014 were urologic procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	63
chemotherapy	63
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	516
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	59
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	122

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and stent placement (stenting).

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

cancer surgery	19
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	707
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	134
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	66
Less than 65	60

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

cancer surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	760
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	148
minor procedures	19
urologic procedures	148

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

ablation	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
cancer surgery	25
chemotherapy	103
cryotherapy	13
diagnostic procedures	21
dissection	21
doctor visit	721
excision	21
foreign body removal	14
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laser treatment	13
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	239
minor procedures	21
pelvic surgery	21
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	321

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

ablation	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	116
cancer surgery	33
chemotherapy	116
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	32
doctor visit	852
excision	32
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laser treatment	16
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	301
minor procedures	24
pelvic surgery	32
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	385

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	49
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

ablation	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	59
cancer surgery	39
chemotherapy	59
cryotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	33
dissection	33
doctor visit	813
excision	33
laser treatment	22
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	353
minor procedures	33
pelvic surgery	33
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	379

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	37
Less than 65	26

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

ablation	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	86
cancer surgery	33
chemotherapy	86
cryotherapy	28
diagnostic procedures	41
dissection	25
doctor visit	829
excision	25
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laser treatment	28
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	349
minor procedures	41
pelvic surgery	25
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	410

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	36
Less than 65	15

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

ablation	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	76
cancer surgery	45
chemotherapy	76
cryotherapy	28
diagnostic procedures	69
dissection	40
doctor visit	880
excision	40
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	28
lymph node procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	381
minor procedures	69
pelvic surgery	40
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	417

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	47
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

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

ablation	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
cancer surgery	29
chemotherapy	38
cryotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	63
dissection	25
doctor visit	878
excision	25
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	60
inpatient care	49
laser treatment	21
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	396
minor procedures	63
outpatient care	11
pelvic surgery	25
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	409

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	43
Less than 65	19

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated as an urologist in Boise, ID were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

ablation	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
cancer surgery	27
chemotherapy	77
cryotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	32
dissection	29
doctor visit	674
excision	29
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	25
inpatient care	24
laser treatment	21
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	239
minor procedures	32
outpatient care	11
pelvic surgery	29
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	276

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Female	55
Male	295

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	310
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	120
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	172

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	44

Education & Training

He has a state license in Idaho.

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,021 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,021
Cook Incorporated	$284 URO - Extractors $156	URO - Stents $128
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$207 Nubeqa $129	Xofigo $78
Janssen Products, LP	$177 ZYTIGA $177
EDAP TECHNOMED INC	$171 $171
Other	$964 XTANDI $173	ZYTIGA $150	Lupron $131	AirSeal $103	ZALTRAP $99	Other $308

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,386
Education	$388
Gift	$50

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen A. Brassell, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $8,320.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Brassell practices urology (urinary tract disease) in Boise, ID. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Brassell is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.