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Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laser treatment, neck surgery, discectomy (disc removal surgery), and more.

820 Smaltz Way
Auburn, IN 46706

1-800-566-5659

Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD is a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD is affiliated with Parkview Health, Fort Wayne Orthopedics and Lutheran Health Network.

Office Locations

10106 E. Dupont Circle Drive Suite 150
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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7601 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Fort Wayne Orthopedics

820 Smaltz Way
Auburn, IN 46706

1-800-566-5659

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Some issues Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

anterior cervical discectomy

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

anterior cervical fusion

anterior discectomy

anterior spinal fusion

cervical decompression

cervical discectomy

cervical fusion

cervical spine surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior cervical discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior cervical fusion, anterior discectomy, anterior spinal fusion, cervical decompression, cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical spine surgery, discectomy (disc removal surgery), disc surgery, lamina procedures, laminectomy, and spinal fusion 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. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2012 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	308
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	142
X-rays	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	422
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	262
X-rays	187

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
bone marrow tests	20
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	596
nerve procedures	49
spinal procedures	290
X-rays	223

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	42
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	22
bone marrow tests	22
decompression surgery	104
doctor visit	749
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	104
spinal procedures	432
X-rays	287

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	21
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	21
bone marrow tests	21
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	722
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	424
X-rays	334

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	30
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	658
nerve procedures	57
spinal procedures	370
X-rays	302

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	25
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	684
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	322
X-rays	281

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	37
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	516
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	267
X-rays	241

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	14
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	488
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	239
X-rays	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	491
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	47
spinal procedures	329
X-rays	253

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	13
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	445
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	51
spinal procedures	342
X-rays	219

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	13
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	21
bone marrow tests	21
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	513
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	285
X-rays	221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD.

**Gender**
Female	191
Male	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	282
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	75
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Fort Wayne Medical Education Program

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua M. Winters, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Parkview Health

Fort Wayne Orthopedics

Lutheran Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,129 Thoracolumbar $687	Cervicothoracic $138	TLIF $110	Biologics $59	ALIF $56	Other $79
Medtronic, Inc.	$612 GRAFTONAND GRAFTON PLUSDEMINERALIZED BONE MATRIX (DBM) $174	CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM $151	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $151	MAZOR X SYSTEM $136
Centinel Spine, LLC	$323 PRODISC C $190	STALIF C $133
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$251 WaveForm C $128	OsteoStrand $123
EMPI, INC.	$210 Osteogenesis Stimulators $210
Other	$329 7D Surgical FLASH Frame $152	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $150	CellerateRx $17	DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,854

Biography

Dr. Joshua Winters is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Fort Wayne, IN and Auburn, IN. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Winters include discectomy (disc removal surgery), cervical artificial disc replacement, and laser treatment. Dr. Winters is professionally affiliated with Parkview Health, Fort Wayne Orthopedics, and Lutheran Health Network. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program and Beaumont Hospitals.