Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > IN Providers

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD

(Dr. Stephen James Carlson, MD)

(1 Rating)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1990)

7950 N Shadeland Avenue Suite 350
Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 578-2600

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD is affiliated with COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC.

Office Locations

7950 N Shadeland Avenue Suite 350
Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 578-2600

(317) 578-6474

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with dilation, upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. 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:

EGD with esophageal dilation

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD performed more EGD with esophageal dilation, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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 J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	292
doctor visit	257
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	475
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
minimally invasive procedures	475
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	292

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	31
catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	186
esophageal dilation	45
gastrointestinal procedures	460
hospital care	324
inpatient care	324
minimally invasive procedures	460
preventive care	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	67
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	24
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	170
esophageal dilation	43
gastrointestinal procedures	432
hospital care	407
inpatient care	407
minimally invasive procedures	432
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	60
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	26
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	322
doctor visit	187
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	519
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332
minimally invasive procedures	519
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	322

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	120
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	146
esophageal dilation	52
gastrointestinal procedures	410
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
minimally invasive procedures	410
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	45
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	371
doctor visit	146
esophageal dilation	44
gastrointestinal procedures	527
hospital care	302
inpatient care	302
minimally invasive procedures	527
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	371

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	42
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	322
doctor visit	143
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	457
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248
minimally invasive procedures	457
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	322

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	37
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	343
doctor visit	100
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	530
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
minimally invasive procedures	530
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	343

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	35
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	249
doctor visit	16
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	389
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	389
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	249

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	30
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	73
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	357
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	357
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	26
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	94
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	370
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	370
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	22
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	20
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	285
doctor visit	138
esophageal dilation	43
gastrointestinal procedures	447
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
minimally invasive procedures	447
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	285

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	85
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	377
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	128
85 and over	44
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	236

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1990. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1990)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Indianapolis, IN.

Overall Rating

(1 Rating)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,304 Humira $876	Creon $356	Mavyret $34	$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$160 AMITIZA $76	ENTYVIO $64	Trintellix $12	Dexilant $8
AbbVie Inc.	$121 Humira $35	Rinvoq $26	Skyrizi $25	Mavyret $19	LINZESS $15
Allergan Inc.	$116 LINZESS $59	VRAYLAR $43	VIBERZI $14
Ethicon Inc.	$103 LINX Reflux Management System $103
Other	$577 LIALDA $56	LINZESS $50	WATCHMAN Access System $45	SIMPONI $39	DUPIXENT $35	Other $351

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,305
Consulting Fee	$76

Biography

Dr. Stephen Carlson is an adult gastroenterology specialist. Dr. Carlson attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

Select Year:

Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2023

By Affordability:

By Volume:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen J. Carlson, 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 J. Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Other Providers in Indianapolis, IN