In 2023, Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar interbody fusion, spinal fusion, and spine surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

arthrodesis

lumbar fusion

In 2012, Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD had a list price for arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), and lumbar fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	95
abdominal surgery	33
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	116
blood draw	99
catheterization	31
doctor visit	845
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	390
inpatient care	390
minimally invasive procedures	116
open surgery	33
spinal procedures	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	254
vascular procedures	159

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	99
abdominal surgery	23
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	123
blood draw	82
catheterization	14
CT scan	17
doctor visit	772
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	238
inpatient care	238
lab tests	80
minimally invasive procedures	134
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	216
vascular procedures	179

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	42
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	116
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	89
abdominal surgery	16
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	156
blood draw	28
catheterization	12
doctor visit	708
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
lab tests	38
minimally invasive procedures	156
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	47
spinal procedures	156
ultrasound (sonogram)	216
vascular procedures	288

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	621
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	85
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	81
abdominal surgery	14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	160
doctor visit	661
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	160
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	81
spinal procedures	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	227
vascular procedures	345

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	736
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1152
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	186
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	75
abdominal surgery	29
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	138
doctor visit	696
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	138
open surgery	29
pelvic imaging	75
spinal procedures	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	239
vascular procedures	350

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	36
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	79
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	75
abdominal surgery	14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	127
doctor visit	643
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	127
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	75
spinal procedures	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	222
vascular procedures	337

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	30
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	86
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	80
abdominal surgery	11
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	146
doctor visit	555
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	146
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	80
spinal procedures	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	216
vascular procedures	321

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	29
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	73
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	78
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	141
doctor visit	512
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	141
pelvic imaging	78
spinal procedures	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	189
vascular procedures	282

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	29
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	63
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	74
abdominal surgery	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	86
doctor visit	453
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	86
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	74
spinal procedures	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	175
vascular procedures	243

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	48
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	76
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	91
doctor visit	423
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	91
pelvic imaging	76
spinal procedures	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	176
vascular procedures	245

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	47
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	63
abdominal surgery	14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	147
doctor visit	414
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	147
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	63
spinal procedures	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	160
vascular procedures	224

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	22
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	38
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Melbourne, FL were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	80
abdominal surgery	18
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	130
blood draw	69
catheterization	19
CT scan	17
doctor visit	607
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
lab tests	59
minimally invasive procedures	131
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	66
spinal procedures	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	208
vascular procedures	270

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	526
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	206
85 and over	74
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	232

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

He completed residency at Tampa General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Tampa General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$414,215 DIVERGENCE-L $239,366	CLYDESDALE $69,143	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $36,058	CAPSTONE $24,299	DIVERGENCE $10,350	Other $35,000
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$282,941 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $234,961	Thoracolumbar Therapies $40,004	CD HORIZON $4,950	DIVERGENCE-L $2,500	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $46	Other $481
Medtronic, Inc.	$20,231 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $15,853	CD HORIZON $3,154	CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM $349	ENDURANT IIS $306	UNID_PASS $130	Other $440
4WEB, Inc.	$12,385 SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM $12,385
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,500 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,500
Other	$3,094 ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $1,126	CONDUIT $323	SurgiMend $193	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $177	GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $136	Other $1,138

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$620,545
Travel and Lodging	$70,068
Consulting Fee	$25,485
Food and Beverage	$16,768
Education	$3,500

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph A. Wasselle, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $8,310.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Wasselle is a general surgery and vascular surgery specialist. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Wasselle is accepting new patients at his office in Melbourne, FL. Before performing his residency at Tampa General Hospital, Dr. Wasselle attended the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine for medical school.