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Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD

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(Royce Woodroffe, MD)

(105 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: spine problems

1215 PLEASANT STREET SUITE 608
DES MOINES, IA 50309

(515) 875-9560

Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD is a neurosurgeon in DES MOINES, IA specializing in neurosurgery and spine surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, Iowa Methodist Medical Center and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

1215 PLEASANT STREET SUITE 608
DES MOINES, IA 50309

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

posterior cervical fusion

By Affordability:

posterior spinal fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD performed more posterior cervical fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for posterior spinal fusion 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 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

arthrodesis

cervical fusion

cervical spine surgery

spinal fusion

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), cervical fusion, cervical spine surgery, 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in DES MOINES, IA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in DES MOINES, IA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
spinal procedures	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in DES MOINES, IA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	171
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in DES MOINES, IA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	113
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	63

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

The Iowa Clinic

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 105 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Royce William Woodroffe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DES MOINES, IA.

4.7

Overall Rating

(105 Ratings)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,765 CD HORIZON $1,635	DIVERGENCE-L ANTERIOR/OBLIQUE LUMBAR FUSION SYSTEM $803	UNID_PASS $493	ENDOSKELETON TL $418	Mazor X Stealth Edition $312	Other $1,104
Stryker Corporation	$4,355 ES2 $2,652	XIA $1,001	Tritanium $163	CASCADIA Interbody System $155	EVEREST Spinal System $128	Other $255
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,884 O-ARM-Spine $1,554	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $700	DIVERGENCE-L $290	MazorX - Renaissance $230	CLYDESDALE $66	Other $43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$874 Orthopaedics $557	Spine $172	Symphony $99	Teligen $30	ACIS PROTI 360 HL $15
Spinal Elements, Inc.	$184 Medical Device $184
Other	$404 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $99	XLIF $32	QUARTEX $28	$245

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,068
Food and Beverage	$5,518
Education	$880

Biography

Dr. Royce Woodroffe is a spine surgery and neurosurgery specialist. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Woodroffe include spine problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health and The Iowa Clinic. Dr. Woodroffe welcomes new patients at his office inDes Moines, IA as reported by The Iowa Clinic. He attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.