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Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO

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(360 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)

2401 S 31st Street
Temple, TX 76508

(254) 724-2111

Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO is an orthopedist in Waco, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and HILLCREST PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

Office Locations

140 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard 2nd Floor
Waco, TX 76712

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

2401 S 31st Street
Temple, TX 76508

(254) 724-2111

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO performed more spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

anterior spinal fusion

interbody fusion

lamina procedures

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar decompression

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar spine surgery

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal instrumentation

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO performed more lumbar interbody fusion, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior spinal fusion, interbody fusion, lamina procedures, lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar decompression, lumbar fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, lumbar spine surgery, minimally invasive spinal fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2017 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2017 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, neck surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	293
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
neck surgery	35
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	237
X-rays	190

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	216
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	194
X-rays	171

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	18
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	308
hospital care	20
injections	18
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	276
X-rays	217

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	21
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
aspiration	20
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	395
hospital care	12
implant removal	12
injections	20
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	41
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	424
X-rays	263

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
aspiration	14
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	462
hospital care	31
injections	14
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	41
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	446
X-rays	329

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	18
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	20
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated as an orthopedist in Waco, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
aspiration	17
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	288
hospital care	19
implant removal	12
injections	17
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	33
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	264
X-rays	234

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	197
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at South Pointe Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)

Residency: South Pointe Hospital (2017)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

HILLCREST PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 360 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Freeland Ackley, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Waco, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-21