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Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (2005)

820 N Chelan Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(509) 663-8711

Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM is a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM is affiliated with Confluence Health and CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION.

Office Locations

820 N Chelan Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(509) 663-8711

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Confluence Health

820 North Chelan Wenatchee Wa Ch Wenatchee Podiatry Mares Campus 3rd Floor
WA 98801

(509) 436-4060

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Confluence Health

916 Koala Street
Omak, WA 98841

(509) 826-1800

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM had a list price for removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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 10%

By Volume:

debridement

nail procedures

In 2023, Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and nail procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

By Affordability:

nail debridement

nail trimming

non-excisional debridement

skin debridement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM performed more removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter), nail trimming, non-excisional debridement, and skin debridement 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. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2012 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	174
doctor visit	589
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nail avulsion	12
nail procedures	177
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	70
skin procedures	70
X-rays	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	204
doctor visit	708
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	281
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101
skin procedures	101
X-rays	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	92
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	216
doctor visit	763
injections	49
musculoskeletal imaging	30
nail avulsion	41
nail procedures	311
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	128
skin procedures	128
X-rays	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	80
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	168
doctor visit	644
musculoskeletal imaging	16
nail avulsion	25
nail procedures	228
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95
skin procedures	95
X-rays	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	910
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	156
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2016 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	187
doctor visit	676
injections	18
nail avulsion	50
nail procedures	222
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
skin procedures	162

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	54
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2017 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	230
doctor visit	889
injections	37
nail avulsion	47
nail procedures	300
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143
skin procedures	143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	69
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2018 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	255
doctor visit	886
injections	35
nail avulsion	31
nail procedures	352
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164
skin procedures	164

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	86
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2019 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	339
doctor visit	872
nail avulsion	39
nail procedures	426
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201
skin procedures	201
X-rays	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	94
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2020 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	307
doctor visit	667
nail avulsion	32
nail procedures	351
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174
skin procedures	174

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	86
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2021 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	327
doctor visit	670
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nail avulsion	48
nail procedures	403
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193
skin procedures	193

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	108
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA during 2022 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	427
doctor visit	694
nail avulsion	55
nail procedures	436
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	234
skin procedures	234

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	105
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Wenatchee, WA were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	257
doctor visit	732
hospital care	15
injections	30
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nail avulsion	38
nail procedures	317
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	151
skin procedures	151
X-rays	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	464
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	84
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	7
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 2005. He has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (2005)

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Confluence Health

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$64 Colcrys $64
Pfizer Inc.	$59 ZYVOX $59
Horizon Pharma plc	$12 PENNSAID $12
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC	$11 SET - SPORTS MEDICINE $11
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$11 SET - TRAUMA $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$157

Biography

Dr. Joel Hix's areas of specialization are foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine); he sees patients in Wenatchee, WA and Omak, WA. In addition to English, Dr. Hix speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Confluence Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inOmak WA, WA as reported by Confluence Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel D. Hix, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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