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Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

Professional interests include: varicose veins, carotid stenosis, vascular surgery procedures

804 Kenyon Road Suite 320
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 576-5880

Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD is a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics and Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

403 1ST STREET SE
BELMOND, IA 50421

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Trinity Regional Medical Center

804 Kenyon Road Suite 320
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 574-6865

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In The News

“The Delta variant, unlike the first wave of the virus seen in 2020, seems to affect more of a younger population, according to Dr. Michael Willerth, chief medical officer at UnityPoint Health --...”—"COVID-19 Delta variant active in Webster County", The Messenger, December 2021

“Dr. Mike Willerth, chief medical officer at UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge, said hospital leaders have been working closely with state and local public health... A total of 146 Webster County...”—"Webster County holds highest positivity rate for COVID in state", The Messenger, December 2021

“Dr. Mike Willerth, chief medical officer at UnityPoint Health -- Fort Dodge, said hospital leaders have been working closely with state and local public health departments in regards to the vaccine.”—"On the way", The Messenger, December 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

debridement

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, and carotid ultrasound 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 10%

By Volume:

ultrasound

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

vascular physiologic studies

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD performed more ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), and vascular physiologic studies that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

abdominal ultrasound

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

excision

lower extremity arterial duplex

pelvic imaging

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound, ankle brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex ultrasound, excision, lower extremity arterial duplex, pelvic imaging, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound 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. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	83
anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	515
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	852
endarterectomy	24
excision	183
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
neck surgery	24
pelvic imaging	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	1125
vascular procedures	1449

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	72
anastomosis	24
catheterization	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	552
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	857
endarterectomy	26
excision	267
hospital care	158
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	117
inpatient care	158
neck surgery	26
pelvic imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	883
vascular procedures	1159

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	601

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	216
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	63
anastomosis	17
catheterization	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	570
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	762
endarterectomy	18
excision	358
hospital care	188
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	172
inpatient care	188
neck surgery	18
pelvic imaging	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	825
vascular procedures	1087

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	543
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1083
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	220
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	60
anastomosis	14
catheterization	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	487
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	863
endarterectomy	44
excision	303
hospital care	189
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	135
inpatient care	189
neck surgery	44
pelvic imaging	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	780
vascular procedures	1000

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1136
Female	1114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2190
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	854
85 and over	376
Less than 65	290

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
anastomosis	18
catheterization	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	578
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	741
endarterectomy	38
excision	372
hospital care	110
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	191
inpatient care	110
lymph node procedures	12
neck surgery	38
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	773
vascular procedures	1000

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	543
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1015
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	220
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
anastomosis	23
catheterization	25
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	436
device removal	16
dialysis access procedures	23
doctor visit	550
endarterectomy	31
excision	236
hospital care	139
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	99
inpatient care	139
neck surgery	31
pelvic imaging	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	795
vascular procedures	1046

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1012
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	221
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	72
anastomosis	17
catheterization	27
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	386
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	684
endarterectomy	26
excision	196
hospital care	161
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	53
inpatient care	161
neck surgery	26
pelvic imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	876
vascular procedures	1154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	559
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1084
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	207
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	74
ablation	27
catheterization	38
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	318
doctor visit	671
endarterectomy	21
excision	136
hospital care	88
injections	27
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	21
pelvic imaging	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	936
vascular procedures	1240

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	419
85 and over	230
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	52
anastomosis	13
catheterization	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	296
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	666
endarterectomy	14
excision	124
hospital care	130
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	89
inpatient care	130
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	851
vascular procedures	1144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	603
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1117
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	213
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	68
anastomosis	24
catheterization	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	199
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	607
endarterectomy	15
excision	113
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	996
vascular procedures	1326

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	573
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	235
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	73
anastomosis	12
catheterization	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	174
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	497
endarterectomy	15
excision	92
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	935
vascular procedures	1118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1014
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	195
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in BELMOND, IA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

abdominal imaging	67
ablation	27
anastomosis	17
catheterization	30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	410
device removal	16
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	704
endarterectomy	24
excision	216
hospital care	137
injections	27
inpatient care	137
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	24
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	888
vascular procedures	1156

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1085
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	403
85 and over	212
Less than 65	124
65 to 74	377

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alberta Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of General Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

Residency: University of Alberta Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, American Board of General Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael J. Willerth, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics

Trinity Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$2,058 VALVULOTOM $2,058
Medtronic, Inc.	$561 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $561
Stryker Corporation	$272 Tritanium $232	AERO $39
Olympus America Inc.	$18 Surgical Energy Products $18
Cook Medical LLC	$17 Zilver PTX $17
Other	$56 STRATAFIX $16	GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $14	Aimovig $14	PREVENA RESTOR BELLAFORM $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,545
Food and Beverage	$437

Biography

Dr. Michael Willerth specializes in general surgery and vascular surgery and practices in Fort Dodge, IA and Belmond, IA. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Willerth include varicose veins, vascular surgery procedures, and general surgery. After attending the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Jefferson University Hospitals and a hospital affiliated with the University of Alberta. Dr. Willerth's hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health and Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics. He welcomes new patients at his office inFort Dodge, IA as reported by UnityPoint Health.