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Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

Indiana University School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, trauma

3676 Parker Boulevard Suite 350, Uchealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350 (primary)
Pueblo, CO 81008

(719) 595-7780

Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350.

Office Locations

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350

3676 Parker Boulevard Suite 350, Uchealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350 (primary)
Pueblo, CO 81008

(719) 595-7780

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

femur fracture surgery

fracture surgery

hip fracture surgery

open reduction

open reduction and internal fixation for femoral neck fracture

partial hip replacement for femoral neck fracture

By Affordability:

femur fracture surgery

fracture surgery

hip fracture surgery

hip replacement

open reduction and internal fixation for femur fracture

open reduction of femur fracture

open reduction of hip fracture

partial hip replacement

pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery

trochanteric hip fracture surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD performed more femur (thigh bone) fracture surgery, fracture surgery, hip fracture surgery, open reduction, open reduction and internal fixation for femoral neck fracture, and partial hip replacement for femoral neck fracture procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for femur (thigh bone) fracture surgery, fracture surgery, hip fracture surgery, hip replacement, open reduction and internal fixation for femur fracture, open reduction of femur fracture, open reduction of hip fracture, partial hip replacement (hip hemiarthroplasty), pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery, and trochanteric hip fracture surgery 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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO during 2020 were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
fracture surgery	26
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	26
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	54

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	22
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO during 2021 were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
fracture surgery	19
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lower extremity surgery	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	28
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO during 2022 were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
fracture surgery	28
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	28
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	33
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pueblo, CO were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	51
fracture surgery	24
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	24
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	39
Male	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	20
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD From 2018 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	24
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2013. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2021)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander R. Wessel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$8,850 $8,850
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,099 $2,099
Stryker Corporation	$1,504 Pelvis II $769	HOFFMANN $379	A3 $168	NA $117	trauma navigation system $35	Other $36
Synthes GmbH	$1,261 $1,261
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$596 Orthopedics $229	TFN-Advance $109	ANGLED BLADE PLATES $108	EX NAILS $84	TFN $50	Other $15
Other	$420 Trauma $104	Echo $97	Refobacin $96	$122

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,178
Travel and Lodging	$4,292
Food and Beverage	$1,260

Biography

Dr. Alexander Wessel is a physician who specializes in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Wessel's clinical interests encompass surgical procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and trauma. He is affiliated with UCHealth. He studied medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine.