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Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD

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(Dr. Peter Eric Boehm Jr., MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery

Professional interests include: stroke, aneurysm, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and more.

979 East 3rd Street Suite C-920
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-2233

Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN specializing in pediatric neurosurgery and spine surgery. Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD is affiliated with Erlanger, ERLANGER HEALTH and CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

Office Locations

910 Blackford Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Erlanger

979 East 3rd Street Suite C-920
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-2233

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Some issues Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., 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

discectomy

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

anterior cervical discectomy

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

anterior cervical fusion

anterior discectomy

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

cervical decompression

cervical discectomy

cervical fusion

cervical spine surgery

spinal fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, discectomy (disc removal surgery), and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior cervical discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior cervical fusion, anterior discectomy, anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), cervical decompression, cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical spine surgery, and spinal fusion 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
cranial surgery	13
doctor visit	336
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	40
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	543
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	50
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	195
X-rays	114

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	43
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	493
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	70
X-rays	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	104
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	470
hospital care	269
inpatient care	269
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	53
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	454
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	63

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	30
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	417
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	24
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	48
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	391
hospital care	270
inpatient care	270
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	55
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	244
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	312
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	286
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	12
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	386
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	69
X-rays	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	389
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	113
85 and over	41
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Tennessee.

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Erlanger

ERLANGER HEALTH

CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter E. Boehm JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$2,411 XLIF $2,411
Globus Medical, Inc.	$109 Excelsius - GPS $109
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$101 MR - MRI $101
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$59 $59
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$38 LIFENET VIVIGEN $23	EXPEDIUM $15
Other	$48 ANASTOCLIP $22	VNS Therapy $16	CUSA Clarity $11

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,338
Food and Beverage	$428

Biography

Dr. Peter Boehm works as a spine surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Boehm include brain surgery, neurosurgery, and stroke. He is professionally affiliated with Erlanger. Dr. Boehm has an open panel in Chattanooga, TN according to Doctor.com.