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Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD

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(Jeff A. Lehmen, MD)

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery, General Surgery, General Practice and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spine surgery procedures

2505 Mission Drive Suite 130
Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 681-3585

Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD is a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO specializing in spine surgery, general surgery, general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD is affiliated with SSM Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City.

Office Locations

2505 Mission Drive Suite 130
Jefferson City, MO 65109

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In The News

“Dr. Jeff Lehmen, a spine surgeon, received the Physician of the Year award for his faith-driven approach to care, commitment to minimally invasive techniques and clinical excellence.”—"St. Mary s Hospital staff, physicians receive system-wide honors | Jefferson City News-Tribune", News Tribune, December 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

interbody fusion

lateral interbody fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar interbody fusion, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), interbody fusion, lateral interbody fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, and minimally invasive spine surgery 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:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

lumbar fusion

minimally invasive spinal fusion

spinal decompression

spinal fusion

spinal instrumentation

In 2012, Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD had a list price for anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), lumbar fusion, minimally invasive spinal fusion, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2012 were spinal procedures, diagnostic procedures, X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	18
bone marrow tests	18
decompression surgery	73
diagnostic procedures	200
doctor visit	294
evoked potential test	23
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
intraoperative monitoring	35
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	73
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	247
X-rays	146

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	72
aspiration	63
bone marrow tests	63
decompression surgery	128
doctor visit	372
hospital care	15
image guided procedures	37
injections	37
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	109
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	128
pain management	37
spinal procedures	551
X-rays	243

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	187

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	37
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	61
aspiration	60
bone marrow tests	48
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	445
hospital care	13
injections	53
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	60
nerve procedures	57
pain management	41
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	465
X-rays	291

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	207

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	35
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
aspiration	26
bone marrow tests	26
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	412
injections	28
minimally invasive procedures	30
nerve procedures	37
pain management	28
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	257
X-rays	167

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	42
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	52
aspiration	38
bone marrow tests	38
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	328
injections	20
minimally invasive procedures	38
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	70
pain management	20
spinal procedures	347
X-rays	176

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	21
bone marrow tests	21
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	165
minimally invasive procedures	37
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	176
X-rays	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	127

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	19
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2018 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	137
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	154
minimally invasive procedures	104
neck surgery	33
nerve procedures	55
spinal procedures	462
X-rays	61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	115
decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	53
minimally invasive procedures	89
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	60
spinal procedures	430
X-rays	86

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	112
decompression surgery	95
doctor visit	55
image guided procedures	12
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	92
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	95
pain management	12
spinal procedures	492
X-rays	111

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	111

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	112
decompression surgery	114
doctor visit	61
minimally invasive procedures	85
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	114
spinal procedures	545
X-rays	150

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	117
decompression surgery	108
doctor visit	192
minimally invasive procedures	83
neck surgery	34
nerve procedures	108
spinal procedures	642
X-rays	247

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	145

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	18
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Jefferson City, MO were spinal procedures, diagnostic procedures, X-rays and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	78
aspiration	37
bone marrow tests	35
decompression surgery	74
diagnostic procedures	200
doctor visit	230
evoked potential test	23
hospital care	19
image guided procedures	24
injections	30
inpatient care	19
intraoperative monitoring	35
minimally invasive procedures	68
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	74
pain management	27
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	419
X-rays	157

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	115
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	20
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jefferson City, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$35,587 ALIF $13,242	XLIF $8,412	Thoracolumbar $4,453	Modulus $4,400	COHERE $620	Other $4,459
MML US, Inc.	$31,212 ReActiv8 $31,212
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$331 Cervical $331
Medtronic, Inc.	$104 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $70	Vanta $20	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$64 BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $64
Other	$67 IdentiTi $47	PROCLAIM $20

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$26,837
Consulting Fee	$22,700
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,400
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$4,126
Other	$301

Research Payments

Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $19,207.

Biography

Dr. Jeff Lehmen is a Jefferson City, MO physician who specializes in general practice, spine surgery, and general surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Lehmen is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include spine surgery procedures. Dr. Lehmen is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Jefferson City, MO. Dr. Lehmen attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of Missouri Health System for residency.