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Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1983)

Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, craniotomy, and more.

900 NORTH 92ND STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

(414) 805-5400

Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD is a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

900 NORTH 92ND STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

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2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

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Some issues Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

In The News

“Before Diettrich was wheeled into the Froedtert Hospital operating room the morning of Oct. 12, brain surgeon Wade Mueller, MD, told him and his family how the system would work.”—"Wired for Life: Device Short Circuits Seizures", MedPage Today, February 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial radiosurgery

In 2023, Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD performed more cranial radiosurgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2012 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	125
excision	14
hospital care	20
implant surgery	36
inpatient care	20
neurostimulator replacement	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), cranial surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	15
doctor visit	108
excision	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	18
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), cranial surgery, excision and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	16
doctor visit	103
excision	16
image guided procedures	12
implant surgery	11
neurostimulator replacement	11
radiation therapy	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	90
excision	14
hospital care	25
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	25
radiation therapy	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	110

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	20
doctor visit	84
excision	20
hospital care	26
image guided procedures	24
inpatient care	26
radiation therapy	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	26
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	19
doctor visit	71
excision	19
hospital care	33
image guided procedures	21
inpatient care	33
radiation therapy	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	52

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	23
Dementia	27
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), cranial surgery, excision and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	19
doctor visit	62
excision	19
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	30
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), cranial surgery, excision and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	19
doctor visit	89
excision	19
image guided procedures	12
radiation therapy	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	31
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), cranial surgery, excision and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	19
doctor visit	48
excision	19
image guided procedures	16
radiation therapy	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	23
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2021 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	20
doctor visit	29
excision	20
image guided procedures	24
radiation therapy	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	21
Dementia	32
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2022 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	15
excision	15
image guided procedures	21
radiation therapy	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in MILWAUKEE, WI were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

cranial surgery	17
doctor visit	80
excision	17
hospital care	23
image guided procedures	18
implant surgery	23
inpatient care	23
neurostimulator replacement	23
radiation therapy	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	19
Cancer	26

Education & Training

Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1983. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1983)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wade M. Mueller, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$381 Craniomaxillofacial-Neuro $381
NeuroPace, Inc.	$235 RNS System $235
GE Healthcare	$145 $145

**Types of Payments**
Education	$381
Food and Beverage	$380

Biography

Dr. Wade Mueller is a medical specialist in neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Mueller include craniotomy, parkinson's disease, and gamma knife radiosurgery. He attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Froedtert Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Medical College of Wisconsin. He has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com.