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Dr. James C. Pingree, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Utah School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: herniated disc, minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical discectomy, and more.

1160 East 3900 South Suite 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

(801) 261-7479

Dr. James C. Pingree, MD is a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. James C. Pingree, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare and NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC.

Office Locations

1160 East 3900 South Suite 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

interbody fusion

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

minimally invasive spinal fusion

spinal fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. James C. Pingree, MD performed more lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), interbody fusion, lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, minimally invasive spinal fusion, 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

spinal fusion

In 2012, Dr. James C. Pingree, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2012 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	158
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	154
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	134
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	23
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	131
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	133
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	132
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	185
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	61
spinal procedures	61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	134
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	101

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	101
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	120
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	107
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James C. Pingree, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	135
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. James C. Pingree, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James C. Pingree, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mark's Hospital

MountainStar Healthcare

NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SI-Bone, Inc.	$1,529 iFuse Implant $1,529
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$1,345 Arsenal $883	Other - Miscellaneous $342	Other - Biologics $120
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,260 ALIF $1,089	Pulse $109	XLIF $41	Modulus $21
Centinel Spine, LLC	$1,217 PRODISC L $1,188	PRODISC C SK $29
Medtronic, Inc.	$286 CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $164	PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM $101	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $13	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $8
Other	$1,054 Mobi-C $122	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $87	Excelsius Robotics System $82	Spinal Implant $73	CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $56	Other $635

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,342
Food and Beverage	$2,320
Education	$29

Biography

Dr. James Pingree's area of specialization is neurosurgery. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Utah School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. Clinical interests for Dr. Pingree include neurosurgery, cervical discectomy, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Pingree is professionally affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Pingree, MD From 2012 - 2022

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