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Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD

Accepting New Patients

(104 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

75 Arch Street Suite 201
Akron, OH 44304

(330) 375-7055

Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD is a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD is affiliated with Summa Health System and Summa Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

3378 W. MARKET STREET SUITE A
FAIRLAWN, OH 44333

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Summa Health Medical Group

75 Arch Street Suite 201
Akron, OH 44304

(330) 375-7055

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lamina procedures

laminectomy

In 2023, Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD had a list price for lamina procedures, and laminectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 25%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

facetectomy

foraminotomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar decompression

lumbar laminectomy

lumbar spine surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spinal instrumentation

In 2012, Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, spinal decompression, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	161
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	177
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	25
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	211
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	198
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	64
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	254
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	33
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	276
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	30
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	276
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	26
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	351
implant surgery	11
nerve procedures	17
neurostimulator replacement	11
spinal procedures	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	265
implant surgery	14
nerve procedures	17
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	249
implant surgery	14
nerve procedures	20
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in FAIRLAWN, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	230
hospital care	74
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	74
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	25
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	64
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summa Health System

Summa Health Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in FAIRLAWN, OH.

4.8

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was pleased with my progress. Explained procedure of surgery. Very pleasant visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-29

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Listened and answered all questions and explained things very well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-21

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Both NP and Dr. Hartzfeld were outstanding and thorough

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-04

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Couldn't be better!

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-04-25

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Talented surgeon

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-28

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Excellent

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
K2M, Inc.	$705 General K2M Product Discussion $497	BACS $137	RAVINE $29	ALEUTIAN LATERAL $24	CORPECTOMY CAGE $18
Globus Medical, Inc.	$564 Spine $342	Excelsius GPS $79	CREO Degen $67	COALITION AGX $31	QUARTEX $14	Other $31
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$500 Mobi C $467	ROI C $33
Stryker Corporation	$365 OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM $167	None $114	Tritanium $36	AVIATOR $20	BACS $13	Other $13
Medtronic, Inc.	$289 Mazor X Stealth Edition $136	MAZOR X SYSTEM $94	PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM $59
Other	$1,821 CLYDESDALE $151	ANDEXXA $146	Penta SCS Leads $103	PROCLAIM $84	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $80	Other $1,257

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,498
Travel and Lodging	$746

Biography

Dr. Paul Hartzfeld sees patients in Akron, OH and Fairlawn, OH. His medical specialty is neurosurgery. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Hartzfeld studied medicine at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Ohio State University College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Summa Health System. He welcomes new patients at his office inFAIRLAWN, OH as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld, MD From 2012 - 2022

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