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Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD

(Dr. Harold Bruce Hamilton, M.D.)

(75 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

205 Woodhew Drive Suite 200
Waco, TX 76712

(254) 776-9775

Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD is a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD is affiliated with Ascension Providence and Ascension.

Office Locations

205 Woodhew Drive Suite 200
Waco, TX 76712

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

In 2023, Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), discectomy (disc removal surgery), lumbar fusion, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cervical spine surgery

nerve procedures

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD performed more cervical spine surgery, nerve procedures, spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pain management

percutaneous procedures

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD performed more pain management, and percutaneous procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) 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. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	76
decompression surgery	94
doctor visit	1298
hospital care	42
implant removal	27
inpatient care	42
neck surgery	36
nerve procedures	94
open surgery	11
spinal procedures	467
thoracic (chest) imaging	42
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	285

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	88
decompression surgery	110
doctor visit	1318
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
neck surgery	44
nerve procedures	110
open surgery	14
spinal procedures	435
thoracic (chest) imaging	31
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	228

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	41
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	33
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	69
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	1172
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
neck surgery	36
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	380
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	215

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	39
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	51
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	102
decompression surgery	113
doctor visit	1162
hospital care	29
implant removal	14
inpatient care	29
neck surgery	54
nerve procedures	113
spinal procedures	499
X-rays	216

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	638
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	66
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	86
decompression surgery	108
doctor visit	1057
hospital care	23
implant removal	16
inpatient care	23
neck surgery	40
nerve procedures	108
open surgery	11
spinal procedures	476
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	225

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	31
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	91
decompression surgery	92
doctor visit	1058
hospital care	34
implant removal	11
inpatient care	34
neck surgery	39
nerve procedures	92
spinal procedures	503
X-rays	259

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	36
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	26
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	82
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	930
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
neck surgery	36
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	441
X-rays	229

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	39
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	105
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	1025
hospital care	84
image guided procedures	12
injections	12
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	35
neck surgery	42
nerve procedures	54
pain management	35
spinal procedures	582
X-rays	350

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	27
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	46
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	77
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	881
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	54
neck surgery	33
nerve procedures	99
pain management	54
spinal procedures	453
X-rays	267

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	37
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	74
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	977
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	47
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	79
pain management	47
spinal procedures	399
X-rays	236

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	29
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	39
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	96
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	912
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	63
neck surgery	34
nerve procedures	97
pain management	63
spinal procedures	503
X-rays	312

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	22
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	30
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Waco, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	86
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	1071
hospital care	48
image guided procedures	12
implant removal	17
injections	12
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	49
neck surgery	38
nerve procedures	88
open surgery	12
pain management	49
spinal procedures	467
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	493
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	178
85 and over	36
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	281

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension Providence

Ascension

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 75 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waco, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,326 Spine $1,326
Amendia, Inc.	$836 Spinal Implant $836
Globus Medical, Inc.	$14 CREO $14

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,096
Food and Beverage	$80

Biography

Dr. Harold Hamilton is a medical specialist in neurosurgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He studied medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Hamilton trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California and a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University for residency. Dr. Hamilton speaks Chinese. He is affiliated with Ascension Providence.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold B. Hamilton, MD From 2012 - 2022

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