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Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: foot surgery

77 Winsor Street Suite 204
Ludlow, MA 01056

(413) 589-7287

Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM is a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

Office Locations

Trinity Health of New England

77 Winsor Street Suite 204
Ludlow, MA 01056

(413) 589-7287

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

nail avulsion without matrixectomy

removal of benign skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM had a list price for nail avulsion without matrixectomy (temporary nail removal), and removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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 Affordability:

ligament injection

nail debridement

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM had a list price for ligament injection, nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter), removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin procedures, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2012 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	78
doctor visit	330
injections	19
nail procedures	377
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164
skin procedures	164

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2013 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	93
doctor visit	401
injections	19
nail procedures	380
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145
skin procedures	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	93
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2014 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
doctor visit	360
injections	19
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	403
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	157
skin procedures	157

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	85
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	55
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2015 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	80
doctor visit	325
excision	56
nail procedures	321
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	148
skin procedures	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	170
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2016 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
doctor visit	296
nail procedures	413
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	202
skin procedures	202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	86
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2017 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	61
doctor visit	330
injections	16
nail avulsion	16
nail procedures	385
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	244
skin procedures	244

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	32
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	86
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2018 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	82
doctor visit	354
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	370
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	337
skin procedures	337

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	45
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	110
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2019 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	95
doctor visit	392
injections	16
nail avulsion	34
nail procedures	407
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	362
skin procedures	362

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	44
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	114
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	57
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2020 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	128
doctor visit	376
nail avulsion	11
nail procedures	329
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	319
skin procedures	319

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	43
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	90
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2021 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	125
doctor visit	371
nail avulsion	13
nail procedures	321
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253
skin procedures	253

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	81
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA during 2022 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
doctor visit	313
nail avulsion	31
nail procedures	311
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237
skin procedures	237

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	25
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	70
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Ludlow, MA were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	81
doctor visit	349
excision	56
injections	17
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	365
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233
skin procedures	233

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	375
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	89
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Bon Secours Hospital. He is certified by the Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (1984)

Residency: Bon Secours Hospital (1985)

Board Certification: Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board (1993)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Anthony Axton, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$189 Iodosorb $103	Santyl $71	Regranex $15
Stryker Corporation	$137 BIOskin $137
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC	$95 $95
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$94 KRYSTEXXA $94
Pfizer Inc.	$90 LYRICA $90
Other	$122 ACUMED $38	DR. COMFORT Diabetic Shoes and Inserts $30	InnovaMatrix AC $28	Exogen $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$697
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. William Axton is a foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) specialist in Ludlow, MA. His clinical interests encompass foot surgery and podiatry. Dr. Axton trained at Bon Secours Hospital for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

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