Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH is an interventional cardiologist in Edgewood, KY specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Physicians, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, INC and SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
711 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017
7388 Turfway Road
Florence, KY 41042
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH treated as an interventional cardiologist in Edgewood, KY were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.
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He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Echocardiography American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Kentucky.
Residency: Duke University Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Echocardiography American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Kentucky
Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: https://www.stelizabeth.com/care/resources-menu/insurance-plans/.
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Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 96 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Edgewood, KY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$10,409
CoreValve Evolut $8,824 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $1,559 |
VenaSeal $19 |
RESOLUTE ONYX $7 |
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$2,822
MitraClip $170 |
COROFLOW $134 |
Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System $18 |
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$1,110
GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $1,110 |
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$1,105
GENERAL - STRUCTURAL $1,105 |
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$207
LEQVIO $143 |
ENTRESTO $64 |
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$909
Pradaxa $186 |
Repatha $97 |
Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $75 |
ELIQUIS $62 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $59 |
Other $429 |
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Dr. Benjamin Evans Peterson, MD, MPH has received 1 research payments totaling $363.
Dr. Benjamin Peterson specializes in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology and practices in Edgewood, KY. Dr. Peterson has obtained a license to practice in Kentucky.
