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Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO

(Dr. Gary Van Wertman II, DO)

(1170 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: upper extremity problems, elbow problems, wrist problems, and more.

775-2 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584

(910) 325-0211

Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO is an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO is affiliated with EmergeOrtho, EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

2145 Country Club Road Suites 400, 800
Jacksonville, NC 28546

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3714 Guardian Avenue Suite E
Morehead City, NC 28557

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EmergeOrtho

775-2 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584

(910) 332-3800

(252) 773-0617

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EmergeOrtho

900 Medical Park Avenue Unit C-3
New Bern, NC

(252) 773-0614

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

injections

In 2023, Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO performed more endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arm X-ray

carpal tunnel injection

joint aspiration

nerve surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel injection

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO performed more arm X-ray, carpal tunnel injection, joint aspiration, and nerve surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel injection, carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery 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. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	160
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
doctor visit	550
fracture surgery	26
hip imaging	183
hospital care	68
injections	160
inpatient care	68
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	304
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	358

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	564
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	180
hospital care	51
injections	177
inpatient care	51
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	420
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	498

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	244

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	51
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
doctor visit	295
hip imaging	73
hospital care	34
injections	100
inpatient care	34
musculoskeletal imaging	138
X-rays	138

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	42
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	26
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2016 were injections, aspiration, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	586
emergency care	14
hospital care	36
immobilization	29
injections	162
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	35
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2017 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	868
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	44
immobilization	16
injections	239
inpatient care	44
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	121
nerve procedures	23
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	121

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	56
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2018 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
blood draw	16
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	940
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	43
injections	234
inpatient care	43
lower extremity surgery	13
manual therapy	19
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	67
nerve procedures	40
open surgery	11
rehabilitation	44
upper extremity surgery	40
X-rays	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	62
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	54
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	143
blood draw	44
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	925
hospital care	35
injections	282
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	128
nerve procedures	63
open surgery	28
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	81
X-rays	128

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	65
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	61
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	203
blood draw	31
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	1095
hospital care	25
injections	420
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	46
nerve procedures	28
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	43
X-rays	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	67
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	43
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	187
blood draw	38
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	1125
fasciotomy	12
hospital care	15
injections	381
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	60
musculoskeletal imaging	58
nerve procedures	62
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	95
X-rays	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	46
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	235
blood draw	40
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	1133
hospital care	14
injections	425
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	63
musculoskeletal imaging	36
nerve procedures	52
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	86
X-rays	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	51
Hispanic	19
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	54
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated as an orthopedist in Jacksonville, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and hip imaging.

aspiration	151
blood draw	33
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	749
emergency care	14
fasciotomy	12
fracture surgery	18
hip imaging	145
hospital care	36
immobilization	22
injections	258
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	18
manual therapy	19
minimally invasive procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	133
nerve procedures	40
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	13
rehabilitation	44
spinal procedures	24
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	384
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	43
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at PinnacleHealth. He is certified by the Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: PinnacleHealth

Board Certification: Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

EmergeOrtho

EMERGEORTHO PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1170 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,797 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $1,888	KNEES $743	ACCOLADE $99	Gamma $34	Reunion $20	Other $14
AXOGEN	$940 NERVE CUFF $940
Arthrex, Inc.	$398 $398
Southtech Orthopedics	$313 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $313
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$136 Physio-Stim $98	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $36	Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $2
Other	$590 Extremities $110	EVOS SMALL $50	XIAFLEX $47	Sports Med Small Joint $42	Seglentis $31	Other $311

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,501
Food and Beverage	$1,360
Education	$313

Biography

Dr. Gary Wertman is a physician who specializes in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Wertman completed a residency program at PinnacleHealth. Dr. Wertman has a special interest in hand problems, wrist problems, and sports health. Patients rated Dr. Wertman highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with EmergeOrtho.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary V. Wertman II, DO From 2012 - 2022

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