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Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, meniscus replacement (meniscus transplant), osteoarthritis, and more.
3901 Medical Parkway Suite 301
Austin, TX 78756

Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas (UT) System, Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and ATX Orthopedics.

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Office Locations

3901 Medical Parkway Suite 301
Austin, TX 78756
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Some issues Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray
knee X-ray
total joint replacement
X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, total joint replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

reconstructive surgery
replacement arthroplasty
total knee replacement

By Affordability:

hip arthroplasty
hip reconstruction
hip replacement
hip surgery
knee replacement
total hip replacement
total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD performed more reconstructive surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, knee replacement, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement 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. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 117
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
joint surgery 78
lower extremity surgery 78
reconstructive surgery 78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
doctor visit 189
hip imaging 30
hospital care 49
injections 31
inpatient care 49
joint surgery 17
lower extremity surgery 17
musculoskeletal imaging 124
reconstructive surgery 17
X-rays 124

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 30
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2013

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 21
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 42
doctor visit 264
hip imaging 33
hospital care 27
injections 42
inpatient care 27
musculoskeletal imaging 143
X-rays 143

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 158
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 26
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 33
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 24
doctor visit 304
hip imaging 45
hospital care 23
injections 33
inpatient care 23
joint surgery 36
lower extremity surgery 36
musculoskeletal imaging 98
pelvic imaging 14
reconstructive surgery 36
X-rays 112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 344
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 60
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 36
doctor visit 232
injections 36
joint surgery 40
lower extremity surgery 40
musculoskeletal imaging 21
reconstructive surgery 40
X-rays 21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 25
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 25
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 70
doctor visit 270
injections 70
joint surgery 51
lower extremity surgery 51
musculoskeletal imaging 29
nerve block 12
reconstructive surgery 51
X-rays 29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 163
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 16
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2017

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 10
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 65
doctor visit 294
injections 65
joint surgery 51
lower extremity surgery 51
musculoskeletal imaging 92
nerve block 34
reconstructive surgery 51
X-rays 92

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 19
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 12
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 99
doctor visit 313
injections 99
joint surgery 56
lower extremity surgery 56
musculoskeletal imaging 105
reconstructive surgery 56
X-rays 105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 225
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 13
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2019

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 55
doctor visit 263
injections 55
joint surgery 44
lower extremity surgery 44
musculoskeletal imaging 67
reconstructive surgery 44
X-rays 67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 142
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 85
doctor visit 271
injections 85
joint surgery 38
lower extremity surgery 38
musculoskeletal imaging 89
reconstructive surgery 38
X-rays 89

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2021

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 94
doctor visit 357
injections 94
joint surgery 64
lower extremity surgery 64
musculoskeletal imaging 121
reconstructive surgery 64
X-rays 121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration 61
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 24
doctor visit 261
hip imaging 36
hospital care 28
injections 61
inpatient care 28
joint surgery 47
lower extremity surgery 47
musculoskeletal imaging 88
nerve block 23
pelvic imaging 14
reconstructive surgery 47
X-rays 90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 144
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 181
Hispanic 14
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 56
85 and over 17
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 9
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is certified by the The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Board Certification: The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas (UT) System
Dell Seton Medical Center
Ascension
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
ATX Orthopedics

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. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Medicare, Blue Cross and Humana.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Aetna
TRICARE Standard
TRICARE Prime
United Healthcare
Medicare
Blue Cross
Humana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sean Michael Gallagher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC $1,757 AS COLUMBUS REVISION F
$1,757
Lilly USA, LLC $81 FORTEO
$81
Avanos Medical $70 ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
$70
Stryker Corporation $68 HIPS
$55 		RECON CAPITAL
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $46 SYNVISC-ONE
$24 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$22
Other $247 Sports Med Shoulder
$42 		H-Max
$28 		Neuro-Chronic Pain
$27 		SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
$26 		DeNovo NT
$21 		Other
$103
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,750
Food and Beverage $519

Biography

Dr. Sean Gallagher's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Gallagher has a special interest in arthroscopic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and osteoarthritis. He is professionally affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center and Seton Medical Center (Daly City and Moss Beach, CA). He accepts Blue Cross, Blue California, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in Austin, TX is open to new patients as reported by Ascension. Dr. Gallagher studied medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Gallagher has received distinctions including Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars. He is conversant in Medical Spanish.

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