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Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD

Accepting New Patients

(217 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

594 Radio Hill Road
Marion, VA 24354

(423) 844-2260

Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD is a general surgeon in Bristol, TN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.

Office Locations

1 Medical Park Boulevard Suite 250w
Bristol, TN 37620

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Ballad Health

594 Radio Hill Road
Marion, VA 24354

(423) 844-2260

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

robotic stereotactic radiosurgery

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD performed more robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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 S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	538
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	240
image guided procedures	98
inpatient care	240
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	12
radiation therapy	98

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
catheterization	21
doctor visit	399
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	136
image guided procedures	73
inpatient care	136
open surgery	14
radiation therapy	73

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	37
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	338
hospital care	161
image guided procedures	65
inpatient care	161
radiation therapy	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	42
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
hospital care	162
image guided procedures	58
inpatient care	162
radiation therapy	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	340

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	64
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	13
doctor visit	342
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	142
image guided procedures	67
inpatient care	142
minimally invasive procedures	12
radiation therapy	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	40
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	327
hospital care	188
image guided procedures	58
inpatient care	188
radiation therapy	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	176

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	34
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	390
hospital care	252
image guided procedures	35
inpatient care	252
radiation therapy	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	45
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	15
doctor visit	398
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	211
image guided procedures	52
inpatient care	211
minimally invasive procedures	12
radiation therapy	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	50
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	302
hospital care	235
image guided procedures	42
inpatient care	235
radiation therapy	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	46
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	323
hospital care	213
image guided procedures	34
inpatient care	213
radiation therapy	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	41
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	282
hospital care	166
image guided procedures	36
inpatient care	166
radiation therapy	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	31
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bristol, TN were inpatient care, hospital care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	11
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	355
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	191
image guided procedures	56
inpatient care	191
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	13
radiation therapy	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	285
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	39
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	152

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board Of Surgery Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board Of Surgery Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 217 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bristol, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$37,760 Da Vinci Surgical System $22,760	DAVINCI XI $15,000
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$1,738 AlloDerm $1,738
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$1,161 Surgical Energy Products $1,161
Ethicon US, LLC	$800 Synthetics $616	Mesh $138	LINX Reflux Management System $17	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products $16	EVARREST $13
Endologix, Inc.	$631 OVATION $220	AFX $94	$317
Other	$2,610 AirSeal $184	BioVision $157	ANDEXXA $150	Aorfix Flexible Stent Graft System $145	AI - AAA $141	Other $1,832

**Types of Payments**
Education	$28,662
Travel and Lodging	$9,759
Food and Beverage	$6,214
Entertainment	$52
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein's specialty is general surgery. Patients rated Dr. Scharfstein highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). He is affiliated with Ballad Health. Dr. Scharfstein has an open panel in Bristol, TN according to Ballad Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin S. Scharfstein, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

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