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Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS

(Dr. Joe Wells, M.D.)

(377 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1994)

Professional interests include: carotid endarterectomy

930 Kohlers Crossing Suite 650
Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 459-8753

Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS is a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS is affiliated with Ascension, St. David's HealthCare, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, Heart Hospital of Austin St. David's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGEONS, PA, Ascension Seton Williamson and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

Ascension Seton Northwest

1010 West 40th Street
Austin, TX 78756

(512) 459-8753

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3201 South Austin Avenue Suite 255
Georgetown, TX 78626

(512) 501-4287

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4316 James Casey Building E Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745

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930 Kohlers Crossing Suite 650
Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 459-8753

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood count tests

hematocrit test

In 2023, Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS had a list price for blood count tests, and hematocrit test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

anastomosis

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

metabolic panel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS performed more anastomosis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, lab tests, and metabolic panel 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. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2012 were vascular procedures, lab tests, dialysis access procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
anastomosis	21
angioplasty	271
blood draw	216
cardiac procedures	212
catheterization	35
CT scan	14
device removal	96
dialysis access procedures	362
doctor visit	304
lab tests	384
minimally invasive procedures	59
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	26
stent placement (stenting)	30
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
vascular procedures	723
X-rays	296

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2013 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, X-rays and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
anastomosis	35
angioplasty	276
catheterization	15
CT scan	17
device removal	61
dialysis access procedures	356
doctor visit	247
lab tests	132
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	17
stent placement (stenting)	14
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	635
X-rays	287

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	138
Hispanic	174
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	49
Less than 65	243

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	60
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2014 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, X-rays and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
anastomosis	76
angioplasty	164
catheterization	34
CT scan	13
device removal	52
dialysis access procedures	325
doctor visit	285
lab tests	78
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	13
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	92
vascular procedures	450
X-rays	201

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	160
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	37
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	63
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2015 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, X-rays and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
anastomosis	71
angioplasty	167
catheterization	16
CT scan	12
device removal	40
dialysis access procedures	308
doctor visit	222
lab tests	72
open surgery	28
pelvic imaging	12
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
vascular procedures	435
X-rays	187

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	208
Hispanic	236
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	80
Less than 65	360

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	58
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2016 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, angioplasty and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
anastomosis	41
angioplasty	234
catheterization	13
CT scan	16
device removal	41
dialysis access procedures	297
doctor visit	233
lab tests	96
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
vascular procedures	467
X-rays	224

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	118
Hispanic	115
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	38
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	61
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2017 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
anastomosis	42
angioplasty	12
catheterization	15
device removal	32
dialysis access procedures	77
doctor visit	257
lab tests	74
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	11
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
vascular procedures	231

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	93
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	32
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	63
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2018 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, anastomosis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
anastomosis	82
catheterization	24
CT scan	12
device removal	29
dialysis access procedures	103
doctor visit	211
lab tests	48
open surgery	21
pelvic imaging	12
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	181

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	80
Hispanic	109
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	27
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	66
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2019 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, anastomosis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	42
catheterization	14
device removal	23
dialysis access procedures	78
doctor visit	201
lab tests	38
open surgery	22
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
vascular procedures	164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	86
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	22
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	63
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
anastomosis	45
catheterization	28
CT scan	13
device removal	28
dialysis access procedures	73
doctor visit	156
lab tests	23
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	13
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	108
vascular procedures	207

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	27
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	65
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
anastomosis	24
device removal	15
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	164
lab tests	35
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	102
vascular procedures	172

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	56
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	25
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	63
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	22
device removal	18
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	167
lab tests	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
vascular procedures	132

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	54
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	64
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX were vascular procedures, X-rays, blood draw and cardiac procedures.

abdominal imaging	15
anastomosis	45
angioplasty	187
blood draw	216
cardiac procedures	212
catheterization	21
CT scan	13
device removal	39
dialysis access procedures	184
doctor visit	222
lab tests	92
minimally invasive procedures	32
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	15
stent placement (stenting)	18
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
vascular procedures	345
X-rays	239

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	75
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	204
Hispanic	116
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	32
Less than 65	163
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	56
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	8
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1994. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1994)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

St. David's HealthCare

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

Heart Hospital of Austin St. David's Medical Center

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGEONS, PA

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Northwest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 377 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$3,883 TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $1,485	Product in Development $915	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $365	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface $284	C3 Delivery System $250	Other $586
Pylant Medical	$957 $957
Cook Incorporated	$341 PI - Self-Expanding Stent $156	Cook Medical Angioplasty $75	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $40	Peripheral Intervention $29	PI - Wire Guides $18	Other $22
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$302 STENTS $167	Heart Valves $122	Freestyle $13
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$205 LUTONIX $153	COVERA $31	Vascular $20
Other	$708 PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $130	Vascular $113	OVATION $93	AFX $89	Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting $64	Other $219

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,428
Travel and Lodging	$2,011
Education	$957

Research Payments

Dr. Joe K. Wells III, MD, FACS has received 6 research payments totaling $35,125.

Biography

Dr. Joe Wells is a vascular surgery specialist in Austin, TX, Kyle, TX, and Georgetown, TX. Dr. Wells has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. His clinical interests encompass carotid endarterectomy. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Dell Seton Medical Center, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, and St. David's HealthCare. He attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.