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Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine
Professional interests include: calcaneus (heel bone) fracture, acetabular fracture, tumor, and more.
8605 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

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Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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2901 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
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701 W. Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317
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8605 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131
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Some issues Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
doctor visit 285
injections 31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 94
Female 125
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 19
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 19
doctor visit 320
injections 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 102
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 216
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 15
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 289

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 210
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 412
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 224
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 32
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 331

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 123
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 283

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 109
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 214
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 12
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 125
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 15
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 234

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 105
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 19
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 10
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 216

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 93
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 15
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 263
minimally invasive procedures 12
minor procedures 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 94
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 15
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), soft tissue surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 235
excision 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
soft tissue surgery 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 82
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 18
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 220

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 83
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 18
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Iowa City, IA were aspiration, injections, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration 25
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 269
excision 11
injections 25
minimally invasive procedures 12
minor procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
soft tissue surgery 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS.

Gender
Female 123
Male 110
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 200
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 64
85 and over 16
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 115

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 5
Cancer 22

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin James Miller, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $6,300
$6,300
Stryker Corporation $1,474 Reunion
$1,203 		GMRS
$145 		New Product Development
$117 		TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$8
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $845 Orthopaedics
$697 		ATTUNE
$96 		Ortho-Hips
$16 		Spine
$15
$21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $229 Persona Revision
$123 		Persona
$107
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc. $66 Zilretta
$66
Other $44 NO_PRODUCT
$44
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $6,300
Travel and Lodging $1,620
Food and Beverage $931
Education $107

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Miller sees patients in Iowa City, IA, Urbandale, IA, and Johnston, IA. His medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Miller's areas of expertise include the following: prosthetics, metastatic bone disease, and tumor. He is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.

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