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Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA

(Benjamin James Kirchner, PAC)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

2603 Kentucky Avenue Suite 102
Paducah, KY 42003

(270) 228-3973

Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA is in Paducah, KY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Baptist Health and STRENGE SPINE CENTER PLLC.

Office Locations

2603 Kentucky Avenue Suite 102
Paducah, KY 42003

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

spinal fusion

In 2023, Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), minimally invasive spinal fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, and spinal fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky. 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 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

interbody fusion

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for interbody fusion, lumbar fusion, and lumbar interbody fusion 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:

X-rays

By Affordability:

lumbar spine surgery

spinal instrumentation

spine surgery procedures

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar spine surgery, spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine surgery procedures 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	71
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	391
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	39
neck surgery	44
nerve procedures	54
spinal procedures	455
X-rays	290

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	26
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	464
minimally invasive procedures	35
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	363
X-rays	219

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	36
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	71
aspiration	16
bone marrow tests	16
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	476
minimally invasive procedures	57
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	305
X-rays	119

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	19
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	66
aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	12
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	498
implant surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	43
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	47
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	21
spinal procedures	349
X-rays	148

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	21
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	67
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	472
implant surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	44
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	51
neurostimulator lead placement	16
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	371
X-rays	169

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	14
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	64
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	581
implant surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	46
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	37
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	16
spinal procedures	379
X-rays	196

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	23
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	586
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	353
X-rays	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	18
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
doctor visit	583
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	302
X-rays	273

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	16
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	605
spinal procedures	186
X-rays	186

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	23
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
doctor visit	642
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	285
X-rays	240

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	29
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated as in Paducah, KY were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	14
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	529
hospital care	11
implant surgery	18
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	33
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	42
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	18
spinal procedures	305
X-rays	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	235

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

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	20
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	193

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Health

STRENGE SPINE CENTER PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Benjamin J. Kirchner, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intrinsic Therapeutics	$15,783 BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) $15,783
Boston Scientific Corporation	$243 WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $156	$87
Amgen Inc.	$148 EVENITY $120	Prolia $28
SI-Bone, Inc.	$20 $20

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$6,188
Consulting Fee	$4,812
Food and Beverage	$3,554
Travel and Lodging	$1,639

Biography

Mr. Benjamin Kirchner practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Mr. Kirchner's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Health Paducah and Baptist Health.