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Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1991)

2275 Ne Doctors Drive
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 585-2400

Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD is affiliated with St. Charles Health System, St. Charles Health System and NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPECIALIST LLC.

Office Locations

St. Charles Health System

2115 Ne Wyatt Court Suite 201
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 382-3344

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2200 Ne Neff Road Suite 200
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 382-3344

(541) 382-1681

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2275 Ne Doctors Drive
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 585-2400

(541) 585-2407

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

laminectomy

By Affordability:

laminectomy lead placement for spinal cord stimulation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD performed more laminectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for laminectomy lead placement for spinal cord stimulation 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:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

In 2023, Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, and laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

minimally invasive spine surgery

neurostimulator lead placement

spinal cord stimulator implantation

spinal cord stimulator replacement

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

minimally invasive spine surgery

spinal cord stimulator implantation

spinal cord stimulator replacement

spinal fusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurostimulator lead placement, spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, and spinal fusion 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. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	1231
implant surgery	19
nerve procedures	28
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	19
spinal procedures	119
X-rays	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2013 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	1250
implant surgery	23
injections	45
minimally invasive procedures	33
nerve block	29
nerve procedures	45
neurostimulator lead placement	54
neurostimulator replacement	23
pain management	29
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	174
X-rays	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	29
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	1283
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve block	21
nerve procedures	55
neurostimulator lead placement	23
pain management	21
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	186
X-rays	76

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	33
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	1278
implant surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	46
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	63
neurostimulator lead placement	60
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	154

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	640
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	88
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2016 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	1263
implant surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	42
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	54
neurostimulator lead placement	54
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	159

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	36
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2017 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	1334
implant surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	73
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	68
neurostimulator lead placement	72
neurostimulator replacement	22
spinal procedures	196

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	40
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2018 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	1276
implant surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	86
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	50
neurostimulator lead placement	71
neurostimulator replacement	25
spinal procedures	214

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	33
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2019 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	1178
implant surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	92
nerve procedures	52
neurostimulator lead placement	97
neurostimulator replacement	38
spinal procedures	225

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	33
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2020 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	1054
implant surgery	27
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	79
neck surgery	16
nerve block	15
nerve procedures	79
neurostimulator lead placement	82
neurostimulator replacement	27
pain management	15
spinal procedures	245

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	30
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2021 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	56
doctor visit	898
implant surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve procedures	56
neurostimulator lead placement	72
neurostimulator replacement	25
spinal procedures	187

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	26
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR during 2022 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	995
excision	13
implant surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	89
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	65
neurostimulator lead placement	89
neurostimulator replacement	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
spinal procedures	217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
aspiration	16
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	1185
excision	13
implant surgery	23
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	63
neck surgery	15
nerve block	21
nerve procedures	55
neurostimulator lead placement	62
neurostimulator replacement	23
pain management	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	188
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	594
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	4
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	191
85 and over	35
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	316

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kent D. Yundt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Charles Health System

NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPECIALIST LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$2,953 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $2,689	Senza $164	Omnia $101
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$1,640 Spinal Implant $1,640
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,383 Thoracolumbar $1,026	XLIF $122	$236
Stryker Corporation	$894 NEURO/SPINE/ENT $396	New Product Development $150	Tritanium $117	ES2 $57	Cervical $50	Other $124
Boston Scientific Corporation	$274 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $103	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $39	WAVEWRITER ALPHA $25	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $24	32 CONTACT $15	Other $68
Other	$770 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $169	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $84	Octrode SCS Leads $60	Intracept $44	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $36	Other $377

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,999
Food and Beverage	$3,794
Education	$99
Gift	$23

Biography

Dr. Kent Yundt's area of specialization is neurosurgery. After attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Yundt completed his residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is affiliated with St. Charles Health System.