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Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD

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Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Utah School of Medicine (2004)

100 Warm Springs Avenue Suite B
Boise, ID 83712

(208) 381-2222

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is affiliated with ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Warm Springs Avenue Suite B
Boise, ID 83712

doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

doctor visit	121
gastrointestinal procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	166

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

doctor visit	159
gastrointestinal procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

doctor visit	265
gastrointestinal procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	100

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Boise, ID were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	143
gastrointestinal procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	7
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	23
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$22,489 Da Vinci Surgical System $22,489
ACell, Inc.	$22,260 $22,260
Covidien Sales LLC	$211 Vessel Sealing $211
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$192 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $104	INTERSTIM $88
Ethicon US, LLC	$151 Enseal X1 $92	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $31	Biologics $14	Mesh $14
Other	$637 SurgiMend $127	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $116	AirSeal $103	LUNA $54	Solesta $53	Other $183

**Types of Payments**
Education	$41,662
Food and Beverage	$2,385
Travel and Lodging	$1,839
Entertainment	$54

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Karsten's area of specialization is colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Karsten has indicated that his clinical interests include colorectal surgery procedures. He is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine.