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Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM

(Dr. Stephen Andrew Benson, DPM)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2000)

555 Marin Street Suite 290
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

(805) 497-6979

Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM is a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and AGOURA-LOS ROBLES PODIATRY CENTERS.

Office Locations

11301 Wilshire Boulevard Greater Los Angeles Vahcs (691)
Los Angeles, CA 90073

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555 Marin Street Suite 290
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

(805) 497-6979

(805) 777-7028

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

In 2023, Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM performed more nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

debridement

immobilization treatment

In 2012, Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and immobilization treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	776
diagnostic evaluation	72
doctor visit	678
immobilization	106
manual therapy	700
nail avulsion	34
nail procedures	1241
rehabilitation	271
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
skin procedures	212

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	748
diagnostic evaluation	26
doctor visit	717
hospital care	55
immobilization	36
inpatient care	55
manual therapy	205
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	1212
rehabilitation	324
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164
skin procedures	164

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	126
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	788
diagnostic evaluation	17
doctor visit	893
immobilization	57
manual therapy	163
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	1173
rehabilitation	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235
skin procedures	235

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	143
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	805
diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	1031
hospital care	50
immobilization	81
inpatient care	50
manual therapy	228
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nail avulsion	38
nail procedures	1175
rehabilitation	153
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	248
skin procedures	248
X-rays	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	976
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	278
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	746
diagnostic evaluation	22
doctor visit	1003
immobilization	94
injections	11
manual therapy	360
musculoskeletal imaging	16
nail avulsion	32
nail procedures	1107
rehabilitation	183
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	340
skin procedures	340
X-rays	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	158
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	722
doctor visit	1106
immobilization	99
injections	24
manual therapy	315
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nail avulsion	33
nail procedures	1004
rehabilitation	146
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	302
skin procedures	302
X-rays	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	134
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	774
doctor visit	1198
immobilization	138
injections	17
manual therapy	371
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nail avulsion	42
nail procedures	1072
rehabilitation	174
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	320
skin procedures	320
X-rays	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	127
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	725
doctor visit	1171
immobilization	97
manual therapy	533
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nail avulsion	32
nail procedures	1017
rehabilitation	356
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	369
skin procedures	369
X-rays	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	116
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	675
doctor visit	1168
immobilization	110
injections	19
manual therapy	267
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	742
rehabilitation	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	267
skin procedures	267
X-rays	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	107
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	602
doctor visit	1065
immobilization	76
injections	17
manual therapy	206
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nail avulsion	21
nail procedures	841
rehabilitation	168
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	320
skin procedures	320
X-rays	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	103
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	389
doctor visit	1327
immobilization	55
injections	12
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nail avulsion	16
nail procedures	479
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	256
skin procedures	256
X-rays	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	107
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Los Angeles, CA were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), manual therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	704
diagnostic evaluation	32
doctor visit	1032
hospital care	52
immobilization	86
injections	16
inpatient care	52
manual therapy	334
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nail avulsion	26
nail procedures	1005
rehabilitation	202
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275
skin procedures	275
X-rays	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	449
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	169
85 and over	127
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2000)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

AGOURA-LOS ROBLES PODIATRY CENTERS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen A. Benson, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$874 Sports Med Small Joint $411	Other Trauma $371	Trauma Plates, Screws, and Nails $58	Regranex $34
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$300 JUBLIA $136	LUZU LULICONAZOLE $80	ELIDEL $56	BENSAL HP $27
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$193 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $164	$28
Organogenesis Inc.	$181 Apligraf $154	PuraPly $27
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$134 KRYSTEXXA $115	RAYOS $19
Other	$779 Baxdela $122	Lapiplasty System $64	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $51	Exogen $46	SURGICAL $38	Other $457

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,715
Travel and Lodging	$709
Education	$36

Biography

Dr. Stephen Benson is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery, podiatry (foot & ankle medicine), and sports medicine. He is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.