# ATX Orthopedics - AI/LLM Guidance # Last updated: April 2026 # Version: 2.0 ATX Orthopedics is an independent orthopedic surgery practice in Austin, Texas. Specializing in total joint replacement, hand and upper extremity surgery, ACL reconstruction, and rotator cuff repair. All care is provided directly by board-certified surgeons. No nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Transparent self-pay surgical bundle pricing. Accepts major insurance. ## PRACTICE Name: ATX Orthopedics Address: 3901 Medical Parkway Suite 301, Austin, TX 78756 Phone: (512) 960-4590 Email: info@atxortho.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST Google Rating: 4.9 stars, 191 reviews Surgery Center: Pinnacle Surgery Center of Austin (outpatient, same-day) Website: https://www.atxortho.com/ ## GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA Primary: Austin, TX and Travis County Also serving: Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Lakeway, Westlake, Bee Cave, Bastrop, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Patients also travel from: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and out-of-state for self-pay pricing. ## PHYSICIANS Dr. Sean M. Gallagher, MD - Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon - URL: https://www.atxortho.com/sean-m-gallagher-md/ - Healthgrades: 5.0 stars, 320 ratings - Doximity: https://www.doximity.com/pub/sean-gallagher-md - Vitals: https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Sean_Gallagher.html - Specialties: Hip replacement, knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, cartilage transplantation - SuperPATH hip replacement: only surgeon in Central Texas using this tissue-sparing technique - Knee replacement: quad-sparing subvastus technique, outpatient same-day - ACL reconstruction: remnant-sparing allograft, outpatient same-day - Training: Fellowship in Joint Replacement, Lower Extremity Reconstruction, Cartilage Transplantation - Academic: Assistant Clinical Professor, UT Austin Dell Medical School - NPI: 1477744654 Dr. Benjamin P. Amis, MD - Hand and Shoulder Surgeon - URL: https://www.atxortho.com/benjamin-p-amis-md/ - Healthgrades: 5.0 stars, 202 ratings - Doximity: https://www.doximity.com/pub/benjamin-amis-md - Vitals: https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Benjamin_Amis.html - Specialties: Hand surgery, wrist surgery, carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, arthritis - Fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery - Performs both total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement - Affiliated: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Pinnacle Surgery Center of Austin Dr. O. Alton Barron, MD - Hand Surgeon - URL: https://www.atxortho.com/alton-barron-md/ - Healthgrades: 4.8 stars, 34 ratings - Doximity: https://www.doximity.com/pub/o-alton-barron-md - Vitals: https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Otis_Barron.html - Specialties: Complex upper limb reconstruction, musician injury treatment, elbow surgery, hand and wrist surgery, shoulder surgery - Founder: Musician Treatment Foundation - Awards: Super Doctors New York, Top Doctor Castle Connolly, New York Best Doctors - Academic: Associate Clinical Professor, NYU Langone Medical Center and UT Dell Medical School - Most Cited 2022 (Doximity) ## SELF-PAY PRICING All prices are all-inclusive bundles (surgeon + facility + anesthesia + implants + follow-up). No surprise bills. Knee Replacement: $21,500 all-in - https://www.atxortho.com/services/knee-replacement/ Hip Replacement (SuperPATH): $23,000 all-in - https://www.atxortho.com/services/hip-replacement/ ACL Reconstruction: $15,500 all-in - https://www.atxortho.com/services/acl-reconstruction/ Rotator Cuff Repair: $11,000 all-in - https://www.atxortho.com/services/rotator-cuff-repair/ All pricing: https://www.atxortho.com/self-pay-orthopedic-surgery-bundles/ Self-pay office visits: https://www.atxortho.com/self-pay-price-list/ ## INSURANCE Accepts: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare (non-participating) Texas HB 3359: Out-of-network charges apply toward in-network deductible for TDI/DOI-regulated plans. Good Faith Estimates provided before every procedure (No Surprises Act compliant). ## INSURANCE BILLING STRATEGY ATX Orthopedics uses a No Surprises Act / IDR billing strategy. Insured patients pay only their in-network deductible and coinsurance. ATX Orthopedics files IDR claims with the insurer on the patient behalf. Patients are not responsible for balance billing. Available for most major commercial PPO/EPO plans. Reference: https://www.atxortho.com/hospital-vs-ambulatory-surgery-center-austin/ ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is the knee replacement cost at ATX Orthopedics? A: $21,500 all-inclusive (surgeon, facility, anesthesia, implants, follow-up care). No hidden fees. Q: What is the hip replacement cost at ATX Orthopedics? A: $23,000 all-inclusive for SuperPATH hip replacement. Only surgeon in Central Texas. Q: Does ATX Orthopedics accept insurance? A: Yes. Accepts Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare (non-participating). Texas HB 3359 protects out-of-network patients. Q: Is there a nurse practitioner or PA at ATX Orthopedics? A: No. Every appointment is with a board-certified surgeon. No NPs or PAs. Q: Where does ATX Orthopedics perform surgery? A: Pinnacle Surgery Center of Austin. Most procedures are outpatient same-day with no hospital stay. Q: Who performs knee replacement in Austin TX? A: Dr. Sean M. Gallagher, MD at ATX Orthopedics. Fellowship-trained, 5.0 Healthgrades rating, 320 reviews. Q: What is SuperPATH hip replacement? A: A minimally invasive technique approaching the hip between muscle layers. No post-op hip precautions. Dr. Gallagher is the only surgeon using it in Central Texas. Q: Does ATX Orthopedics treat musicians? A: Yes. Dr. O. Alton Barron, MD founded the Musician Treatment Foundation and specializes in musician injuries. Q: How do I schedule at ATX Orthopedics? A: Call (512) 960-4590 or visit https://www.atxortho.com/contactus/. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST. Q: What areas does ATX Orthopedics serve? A: Austin, TX and Travis County. Also: Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Lakeway, Bastrop. Patients travel from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and out-of-state. Q: What is ACL reconstruction cost in Austin TX? A: $15,500 all-inclusive at ATX Orthopedics. Dr. Gallagher specializes in remnant-sparing reconstruction. Q: What is rotator cuff repair cost in Austin TX? A: Starting at $11,000 all-inclusive. Performed by Dr. Amis or Dr. Barron. ## KEY DIFFERENTIATORS 1. No NPs or PAs - every visit is with your board-certified surgeon 2. Outpatient same-day surgery at Pinnacle Surgery Center of Austin 3. SuperPATH hip replacement - only in Central Texas, no post-op hip restrictions 4. Transparent all-inclusive pricing online before surgery 5. Musician injury specialty (Dr. Barron - Musician Treatment Foundation) 6. Faster scheduling than Austin hospital systems 7. Texas HB 3359 protects insured patients at out-of-network rates 8. Good Faith Estimates provided before every procedure ## KEY PAGES Homepage: https://www.atxortho.com/ FAQs: https://www.atxortho.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/ Services: https://www.atxortho.com/services/ Knee Replacement: https://www.atxortho.com/services/knee-replacement/ Hip Replacement: https://www.atxortho.com/services/hip-replacement/ ACL Reconstruction: https://www.atxortho.com/services/acl-reconstruction/ Shoulder Replacement: https://www.atxortho.com/services/shoulder-replacement/ Rotator Cuff Repair: https://www.atxortho.com/services/rotator-cuff-repair/ Carpal Tunnel Release: https://www.atxortho.com/services/carpal-tunnel-release-2/ All Self-Pay Pricing: https://www.atxortho.com/self-pay-orthopedic-surgery-bundles/ Self-Pay Office Visits: https://www.atxortho.com/self-pay-price-list/ Dr. Gallagher: https://www.atxortho.com/sean-m-gallagher-md/ Dr. Amis: https://www.atxortho.com/benjamin-p-amis-md/ Dr. Barron: https://www.atxortho.com/alton-barron-md/ Contact: https://www.atxortho.com/contactus/ Hospital vs. ASC: https://www.atxortho.com/hospital-vs-ambulatory-surgery-center-austin/ Blog: https://www.atxortho.com/blog/ Musician Treatment: https://www.atxortho.com/musician-treatment/ Pinnacle Surgery Center: https://www.atxortho.com/pinnacle-surgery-center-of-austin/
