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Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD

(Dr. Robert Waldrop III, M.D.)

(98 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of South Alabama College of Medicine

1255 W Rio Salado Parkway Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 962-0071

Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD is a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD is affiliated with Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honor Health, Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, HONORHEALTH AMBULATORY and John C Lincoln Medical Center.

Office Locations

1255 W Rio Salado Parkway Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 962-0071

(480) 962-0590

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

lamina procedures

In 2023, Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD had a list price for lamina procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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:

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

In 2013, Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD had a list price for laminectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, spinal decompression, and spinal decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2015 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	30
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	218
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	296
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	287
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	105
X-rays	69

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	285
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	222
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	66

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	153
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	278
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tempe, AZ were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	198
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	99
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	11
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Residency: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

HONORHEALTH AMBULATORY

John C Lincoln Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Oscar, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Commercial, BlueCross BlueShield Commercial, Arizona Complete Health, Mercy Care, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance, Banner Aetna and HonorHealth Employee Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Oscar

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Commercial

BlueCross BlueShield Commercial

Arizona Complete Health

Mercy Care

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Banner Aetna

HonorHealth Employee Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 98 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tempe, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$116,956 MESA Spinal System $15,033	AVS NAVIGATOR $11,000	STRYKER NAV3I $10,834	Tritanium $7,794	OASYS $6,907	Other $65,388
NUVASIVE, INC.	$55,761 Thoracolumbar $25,579	XLIF $136	Reline $46	$30,000
Globus Medical, Inc.	$5,677 CALIBER $2,254	Altera $1,015	Articulating Expandable TLIF $877	Excelsius GPS $515	CREO AMP Sagittal Offset Tulip $329	Other $688
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,879 CD HORIZON $817	O-ARM-ST $722	Infuse $135	O-ARM-Spine $95	MIDAS REX $19	Other $92
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,756 MAZOR X SYSTEM $1,364	STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM $154	UNID_PASS $137	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $80	CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM $20
Other	$7,190 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $1,618	MiRus 3DR Lumbar Interbody System $1,564	7D Surgical System $518	icotec Medical BlackArmor Spine Oncology System $243	PROCLAIM $212	Other $3,034

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$89,400
Grant	$55,000
Travel and Lodging	$31,956
Food and Beverage	$12,337
Education	$408
Other	$116

Biography

Dr. Robert Waldrop's areas of specialization are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Deer Valley Medical Center. He graduated from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Dr. Waldrop has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Aetna, and Oscar.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Waldrop III, MD From 2014 - 2023

Education & Training

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Biography

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