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Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Wasilla Office
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 357-2267

Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD is an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD is affiliated with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

3125 E Meridian Park Loop Suite 300
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 562-2277

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3801 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 563-3460

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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Wasilla Office
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 357-2267

(907) 563-3460

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. 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:

joint surgery

shoulder surgery

total joint replacement

By Affordability:

shoulder arthroplasty

shoulder reconstruction

shoulder replacement

total shoulder replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD performed more joint surgery, shoulder surgery, and total joint replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, and total shoulder 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. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
doctor visit	643
hip imaging	55
hospital care	40
injections	194
inpatient care	40
musculoskeletal imaging	95
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	114

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
doctor visit	753
hip imaging	56
hospital care	34
injections	298
inpatient care	34
musculoskeletal imaging	97
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	171

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	322
doctor visit	806
hip imaging	72
hospital care	18
injections	353
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	162
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	234

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	54
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	297
hip imaging	40
hospital care	15
injections	74
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	55
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	54
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
doctor visit	298
hospital care	16
injections	65
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	305
injections	65
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
doctor visit	341
injections	100
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	424
excision	16
injections	135
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	45
musculoskeletal imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	45
X-rays	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
doctor visit	375
injections	88
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	19
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	416
excision	11
hip imaging	12
injections	85
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	71
reconstructive surgery	52
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	20
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	556
excision	16
hip imaging	25
injections	86
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	51
musculoskeletal imaging	122
reconstructive surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	49
X-rays	71

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	19
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated as an orthopedist in Wasilla, AK were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	136
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	474
excision	14
hip imaging	43
hospital care	24
injections	140
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	68
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	24
spinal procedures	32
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD.

**Gender**
Female	179
Male	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	246
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	77
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Alaska.

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adam Covino Ellison, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,402 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $1,250	Mako $858	AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX $718	AEQUALIS PERFORM $225	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $135	Other $217
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc	$3,299 MPO Medial Pivot Knee $2,503	MPO Hip System $796
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,017 Sports Medicine $1,010	Early Intervention $8
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$340 Ascend Flex $340
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$129 Sports Medicine Product Portfolio $28	Persona $28	ClearMix Cement System $21	Juggerstitch $20	Juggerknot $18	Other $13
Other	$576 DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $104	Orthalign Plus $92	CELEBREX $46	BUTRANS $34	XARTEMIS XR $34	Other $265

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,131
Food and Beverage	$2,588
Education	$1,045

Biography

Dr. Adam Ellison specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Before completing his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Ellison attended medical school at Mayo Medical School.