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Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1993)

619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 934-6600

Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD is an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD is affiliated with ALABAMA EAR PC.

Office Locations

619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

hearing evaluation

hearing test

By Affordability:

aural rehabilitation evaluation

CT scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD performed more hearing evaluation, and hearing test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for aural rehabilitation evaluation, and CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Volume:

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech reception threshold

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD performed more pure-tone threshold audiometry, and speech reception threshold (SRT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

tympanometry

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

internal auditory canal CT scan

orbit CT scan

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD performed more tympanometry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ear wax removal, impacted ear wax removal, internal auditory canal (IAC) CT scan, and orbit (eye socket) CT scan 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, excision and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	850
doctor visit	695
ear procedures	897
excision	16
implant surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, excision and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	12
diagnostic evaluation	14
diagnostic procedures	762
doctor visit	607
ear procedures	826
evoked potential test	16
excision	27
implant surgery	17
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
tissue transfer	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	30
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, implant surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	607
ear procedures	251
excision	19
implant surgery	28
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	31
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, implant surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	654
ear procedures	131
excision	13
implant surgery	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	70
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were ear procedures, implant surgery, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	443
ear procedures	109
excision	14
implant surgery	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	20
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were ear procedures, implant surgery, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
ear procedures	63
excision	11
implant surgery	16
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were ear procedures, reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	400
ear procedures	63
excision	15
implant surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	29
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	257
ear procedures	86
implant surgery	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	266
doctor visit	249
ear procedures	311
implant surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	326
doctor visit	264
ear procedures	359
implant surgery	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, CT scan and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	25
diagnostic procedures	434
doctor visit	299
ear procedures	476
eye procedures	25
implant surgery	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	20
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, CT scan and eye procedures.

bone surgery	12
CT scan	25
diagnostic evaluation	14
diagnostic procedures	321
doctor visit	434
ear procedures	324
evoked potential test	16
excision	16
eye procedures	25
implant surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	263
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	87
85 and over	25
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	139

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

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1993. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1993)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ALABAMA EAR PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Oticon Medical, LLC	$7,125 PONTO BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM $7,125
Cochlear Americas	$6,672 Baha $4,998	Nucleus $815	Cochlear $425	OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $258	Osia $91	Other $84
MED-EL Corporation	$2,293 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $1,853	VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System $195	BCI 602 Kit $123	Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft $120
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$823 TRUMATCH $277	SYNTHECEL $251	MATRIXMANDIBLE $73	Vivigen MIS Delivery System $68	XCM BIOLOGIC $49	Other $104
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$375 HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE $290	HiResolution Bionic Ear System $86
Other	$1,595 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $289	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $123	No Related Product $100	AQUAMANTYS $100	Rhinology $99	Other $884

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$10,568
Food and Beverage	$8,301
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Benjamin McGrew is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. McGrew is a graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin M. McGrew, MD in 2021

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

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