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Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD

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(Susan Denise Borchers, MD)

(192 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and Sleep Medicine

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: emphysema, lung issues, insomnia, and more.

7630 RIVERS EDGE DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43235

(614) 533-4999

Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD is a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and sleep medicine. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health and OhioHealth Pulmonary Physicians.

Office Locations

7630 RIVERS EDGE DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43235

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Some issues Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography

sleep study

sleep study with CPAP

In 2023, Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

CPAP treatment

In 2012, Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD had a list price for CPAP treatment that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were sleep study, airway management, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	112
blood draw	60
doctor visit	533
preventive care	11
sleep study	203
vaccines	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	98
doctor visit	537
sleep study	165

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	30
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	106
doctor visit	542
sleep study	189

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	25
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	108
doctor visit	557
sleep study	194

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	62
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	136
doctor visit	625
sleep study	228

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	37
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	163
doctor visit	597
sleep study	303

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	32
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	146
doctor visit	458
sleep study	271

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	23
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2019 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	126
doctor visit	442
sleep study	225

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2020 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	134
doctor visit	330
sleep study	275

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	20
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2021 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	147
doctor visit	327
sleep study	284

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	143
doctor visit	455
sleep study	277

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD treated as a pulmonologist in COLUMBUS, OH were sleep study, airway management, blood draw and preventive care.

airway management	129
blood draw	60
doctor visit	491
preventive care	11
sleep study	237
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	381
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	26
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed residency at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Diseases) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Diseases)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

OhioHealth Pulmonary Physicians

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 192 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan D. Borchers, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COLUMBUS, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$114 SUNOSI $114
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$31 Inspire $31
Resmed Corp	$22 AirSense $22
Boston Scientific Corporation	$14 $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$181

Biography

Dr. Susan Borchers' medical specialty is pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and sleep medicine. Her clinical interests include emphysema, sleep apnea, and asthma. Dr. Borchers is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Patient reviews placed Dr. Borchers at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She welcomes new patients at her office inColumbus, OH as reported by Yext.