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Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: diabetes management, asthma, psoriasis, and more.

302 N Main Street
Ashland City, TN 37015

(615) 792-2280

Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN specializing in family medicine. Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health and TriStar Ashland City Medical Center.

Office Locations

302 N Main Street
Ashland City, TN 37015

(615) 792-2280

(615) 412-2053

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302 North Main Street
Ashland City, TN 37015

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, 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.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2012 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	158
doctor visit	509
lab tests	34
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2013 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	173
doctor visit	571
lab tests	35
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	165
doctor visit	561
lab tests	43
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	135
doctor visit	538
lab tests	35
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	26
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	21
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	138
doctor visit	537
lab tests	36
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	19
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	154
doctor visit	572
lab tests	37
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2018 were blood draw, nursing home care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	138
doctor visit	610
lab tests	53
nursing home care	57
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	150
doctor visit	604
lab tests	58
preventive care	29
vaccines	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2020 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	171
doctor visit	676
lab tests	56
nursing home care	12
preventive care	32
vaccines	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	142
doctor visit	882
lab tests	54
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, nursing home care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	210
doctor visit	863
lab tests	84
nursing home care	62
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ashland City, TN were blood draw, lab tests, nursing home care and preventive care.

blood draw	157
doctor visit	629
lab tests	47
nursing home care	43
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	72

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	8
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	13
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

TriStar Ashland City Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ashland City, TN.

3.75

Overall Rating

(4 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-11

I was worried based on the other reviews.  I have been seen by Dr. Shoemakers office 3 times in the past month.  I go see Katie Mann, NP and she is amazing.  His staff has also been wonderful.  They even called me to confirm that the referrals they made for me already contacted me with my appointments.  I was very impressed with how they followed up.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Roche Diagnostics International Ltd	$3,500 $3,500
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,339 $1,339
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$429 FARXIGA $261	DALIRESP $98	BREZTRI $34	BYDUREON PEN $16	SYMBICORT $10	Other $10
Lilly USA, LLC	$418 MOUNJARO $184	JARDIANCE $148	TRULICITY $24	REYVOW $13	FORTEO $13	Other $36
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$223 APTIOM $143	GEMTESA $79
Other	$1,305 TOUJEO $127	LEQVIO $124	GEMTESA $106	STEGLATRO $85	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $77	Other $786

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,500
Food and Beverage	$2,363
Grant	$1,339
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Shoemaker sees patients in Ashland City, TN. His medical specialty is family medicine. Dr. Shoemaker's clinical interests include conjunctivitis (pink eye), pap test, and emphysema. He is affiliated with TriStar Health. After completing medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. His average rating from his patients is 3.5 stars (out of 5).

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Edgar Shoemaker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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