Active NPI 1811261985 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Freeland Ackley , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Waco, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Ackley, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Waco, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Ackley delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 140 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD STE 2.

Dr. Ackley is affiliated with Hillcrest Physician Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2

Waco, TX 767128897

Telephone 2547411400

Fax 2547411428

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hillcrest Physician Services Facility NPI 1255277422

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Waco, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -10.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Waco, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ackley (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Waco Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	297	192	$126.32	$86.66
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	228	121	$112.00	$37.42
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	181	178	$164.00	$48.67
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	168	145	$32.29	$15.75
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	109	27	$1158.00	$371.81
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	98	67	$354.00	$62.99
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	79	41	$1183.00	$241.11
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	62	61	$157.00	$49.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$275.00	$155.49
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	56	14	$9.00	$0.98
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	44	40	$3870.00	$1034.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$176.55	$122.22
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	42	29	$124.00	$37.15
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	37	35	$675.00	$220.49
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	35	35	$175.00	$78.87
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	34	33	$1779.00	$691.75
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	33	22	$809.00	$305.17
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	31	31	$135.00	$77.22
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	28	28	$2765.00	$599.06
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	28	15	$525.00	$200.38
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	22	22	$3980.00	$1392.54
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	16	16	$1930.00	$726.49
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	15	14	$2525.00	$849.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	14	12	$131.14	$44.24
22214 Incision of spine to correct deformity at lower spinal column	13	12	$5291.00	$784.54
22843 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments	12	11	$1967.00	$776.73
22610 Fusion of spine in upper back	11	11	$3197.00	$671.56
27280 Fusion of sacroiliac joint obtaining bone graft open procedure	11	11	$2925.00	$1067.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	292	201	$125.00	$86.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	213	95	$112.00	$38.17
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	182	181	$164.00	$48.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	99	99	$275.00	$159.56
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	98	22	$1158.00	$366.65
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	90	67	$354.00	$66.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$175.00	$122.54
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	70	35	$1183.00	$236.34
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	63	62	$157.00	$49.00
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	56	13	$2.00	$0.12
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	53	34	$124.00	$38.00
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	41	34	$3870.00	$899.13
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	36	31	$1779.00	$681.34
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	35	21	$525.00	$199.03
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	32	30	$135.00	$77.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	31	30	$175.00	$79.50
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	27	27	$2765.00	$718.79
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	26	24	$3980.00	$1419.66
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	22	15	$809.00	$305.72
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	18	18	$675.00	$216.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	12	$209.14	$70.50
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	13	13	$1930.00	$715.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	157	$125.00	$87.32
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	160	158	$164.00	$49.84
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	159	91	$112.00	$38.99
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	135	31	$1158.00	$361.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	96	96	$275.00	$160.05
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	92	18	$2.00	$0.12
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	74	52	$354.00	$67.97
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	73	41	$1183.00	$237.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$175.00	$124.33
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	53	53	$157.00	$52.25
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	51	31	$124.00	$38.69
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	48	29	$525.00	$190.10
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	41	35	$3870.00	$787.69
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	40	38	$2765.00	$642.66
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	33	29	$1779.00	$673.24
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	30	30	$3980.00	$1413.62
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	28	25	$135.00	$68.92
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	25	18	$809.00	$298.76
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	21	21	$675.00	$213.41
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	21	20	$1930.00	$673.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	18	$196.72	$67.33
22214 Incision of spine to correct deformity at lower spinal column	14	14	$5291.00	$760.70
22855 Removal of anterior spinal instrumentation	12	12	$2715.00	$780.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$175.00	$95.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	122	$125.00	$88.31
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	158	156	$164.00	$48.48
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	112	62	$112.00	$38.48
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	96	18	$2.00	$0.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$275.00	$157.39
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	56	35	$124.00	$38.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	54	$175.00	$126.50
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	51	24	$1183.00	$243.75
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	49	48	$157.00	$49.90
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	39	39	$354.00	$68.21
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	34	21	$525.00	$199.18
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	34	17	$1158.00	$368.97
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	24	$2765.00	$701.88
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$175.00	$97.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	17	$203.33	$66.95
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	18	17	$1930.00	$679.68
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	18	18	$3980.00	$1485.97
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	17	17	$3870.00	$659.40
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	13	$135.00	$69.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	11	$98.00	$45.41
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	12	12	$675.00	$216.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	96	$125.00	$72.03
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	112	112	$164.00	$46.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$275.00	$158.00
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	62	42	$124.00	$36.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	58	38	$112.00	$36.69
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	51	51	$157.00	$47.21
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	48	14	$1158.00	$382.96
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	46	20	$1183.00	$252.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$175.00	$106.02
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	11	$525.00	$205.63
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	17	12	$354.00	$62.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$175.00	$100.09
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$4300.00	$1484.82
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	11	11	$1930.00	$744.32
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$135.00	$71.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	98	$125.00	$71.35
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	109	109	$164.00	$48.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$275.00	$157.50
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	90	46	$124.00	$34.65
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	78	77	$157.00	$47.77
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	66	16	$1158.00	$384.34
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	55	24	$1183.00	$254.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	49	$175.00	$104.58
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	32	19	$1020.00	$391.06
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	28	12	$525.00	$207.63
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	23	23	$4300.00	$1521.51
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	18	$112.00	$34.65
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$175.00	$95.26
22846 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 4-7 spine bone segments	12	12	$1700.00	$744.57
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	12	12	$3126.00	$961.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	20	$175.00	$102.15
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	27	11	$992.44	$261.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$275.00	$156.42
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$164.00	$45.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$1346.75	$135.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX R7366

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH BM4400379242

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hillcrest Physician Services

50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128954

Phone: 2542027950

Hillcrest Physician Services

100 Hillcrest Med Blvde, Waco, TX 767128897

Phone: 2542022000

Hillcrest Physician Services

140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128897

Hillcrest Physician Services

50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128955

Secondary Practice Locations

50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303

Waco, TX 767128955

Phone: 2542159481

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

19 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Bradley Gilliam , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1144463373

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marli Hinojosa , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194418467

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jacob Fletcher , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1194488585

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Christopher Miars , DO

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1194794537

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Madison Flores , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1235066127

Physician Assistant

Dr. Juan Rodrigo , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1376549881

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2020

Registered at 140 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD STE 2, WACO, TX 767128897 (Tel: 2547411400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 848476, DALLAS, TX 752848476 (Tel: 2542024655)

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Updated Practice Location October 02, 2018

Registered at 50 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD STE 303, WACO, TX 767128955 (Tel: 2542159481)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 848491, DALLAS, TX 752848491 (Tel: 2542159481)

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NPI Profile Active February 21, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2013

Registered at 20000 HARVARD AVE, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 441226805 (Tel: 2164916000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2013

Registered at 20000 HARVARD AVE, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 441226805 (Tel: 2164916000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2013

Recorded as JOHN ACKLEY, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #BM4400379242 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 06, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811261985

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 06, 2012

Last Update: September 24, 2020

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 848476

Dallas, TX 752848476

Phone: 2542024655

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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