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Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

25755 Telegraph Road # P Flat
Rock, MI 48134

(734) 782-7003

Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO is an orthopedist in Rock, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, BEAUMONT MEDICAL GROUP- SPECIALTY SERVICES and PRECISION ORTHOPEDICS PC.

Office Locations

25755 Telegraph Road # P Flat
Rock, MI 48134

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25755 Telegraph Road
Brownstown, MI 48134

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In The News

“Dr. William Athens Jr. is an orthopedic surgeon, and Laura Athens Vlachos is an attorney.”—"Doctor marks 50 years in family practice", News-Herald, September 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

X-rays

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, total hip replacement, total joint 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. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	394
diagnostic evaluation	73
doctor visit	551
hip imaging	76
hospital care	25
injections	409
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
manual therapy	642
musculoskeletal imaging	443
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	28
rehabilitation	2986
spinal procedures	130
X-rays	639

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	436
doctor visit	510
hip imaging	54
hospital care	31
injections	458
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
manual therapy	48
musculoskeletal imaging	486
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	62
reconstructive surgery	43
rehabilitation	191
spinal procedures	118
X-rays	666

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	50
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	389
doctor visit	413
hip imaging	50
hospital care	25
injections	389
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	366
pelvic imaging	48
reconstructive surgery	40
spinal procedures	71
X-rays	485

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	52
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	371
doctor visit	509
hip imaging	87
hospital care	36
injections	371
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	417
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	46
spinal procedures	57
X-rays	497

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	108
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2016 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	399
doctor visit	607
hospital care	32
injections	413
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	83
musculoskeletal imaging	371
pain management	14
reconstructive surgery	83
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	450

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	46
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2017 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	385
doctor visit	622
hospital care	17
injections	401
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	342
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	71
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	431

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	43
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	350
doctor visit	553
hospital care	21
injections	350
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
musculoskeletal imaging	303
reconstructive surgery	56
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	348

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	39
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	294
doctor visit	548
hospital care	16
injections	294
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	75
musculoskeletal imaging	312
reconstructive surgery	75
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	378

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	36
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2020 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	244
doctor visit	500
injections	244
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	203
reconstructive surgery	48
spinal procedures	74
X-rays	277

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2021 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
doctor visit	519
injections	251
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	186
reconstructive surgery	41
spinal procedures	80
X-rays	266

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	28
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
doctor visit	450
hospital care	11
injections	249
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	150
reconstructive surgery	38
spinal procedures	78
X-rays	228

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	35
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated as an orthopedist in Rock, MI were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and manual therapy.

aspiration	342
diagnostic evaluation	73
doctor visit	525
hip imaging	66
hospital care	23
injections	348
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	51
manual therapy	345
musculoskeletal imaging	325
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	42
reconstructive surgery	51
rehabilitation	1588
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	424

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	357
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	113
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Beaumont Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Residency: Beaumont Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

BEAUMONT MEDICAL GROUP- SPECIALTY SERVICES

PRECISION ORTHOPEDICS PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$9,564 MAKOplasty $2,770	Mako $2,506	Reunion $1,155	Tritanium $791	TRIATHLON $703	Other $1,640
Pinnacle, Inc	$6,022 $6,022
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$5,416 ELEVATE $2,591	PRESTIGE $1,366	RIALTO $473	O-ARM-Spine $470	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $408	Other $108
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,944 O-ARM $1,840	CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $1,204	MAZOR X SYSTEM $473	MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS $317	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $261	Other $850
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,772 $3,772
Other	$5,997 Spine $874	Intra-Operative Imaging Products $217	O-ARM-ST $199	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $195	Osteoarthritis of the knee $181	Other $4,331

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16,298
Travel and Lodging	$10,745
Education	$5,019
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,145
Gift	$1,508

Biography

Dr. William Athens is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After attending Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Beaumont Hospitals and a hospital affiliated with Midwestern University. Dr. Athens is professionally affiliated with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William A. Athens JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography