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Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA

Accepting New Patients

(Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., President)

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Physician and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, spinal osteoarthritis, cervical stenosis, and more.

33 South 9th Street Suite 1220
Philadelphia, PA 19107

1-800-321-9999

Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA is a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in spine surgery, physician and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Main Line Health, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedics, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Physicians Care Surgical Hospital and Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital.

Office Locations

33 South 9th Street Suite 1220
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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1 Crescent Drive Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19112

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2630 Holme Avenue #200
Philadelphia, PA 19152

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Some issues Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	286
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	47
nerve procedures	68
revision surgery	21
spinal procedures	385
X-rays	234

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	64
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	230
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
neck surgery	72
nerve procedures	72
open surgery	11
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	409
X-rays	208

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	35
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2013

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	258
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	59
nerve procedures	70
open surgery	11
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	397
X-rays	221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2013

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	133
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	17
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2013

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Hawaii

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. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross, Aetna, UHC, Tricare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Idependence Blue Cross, Berkshire, NYSHIP, UPMC, Loomis, VA, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Workers' Compensation, QualCare, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross

Aetna

UHC

Tricare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Idependence Blue Cross

Berkshire

NYSHIP

UPMC

Loomis

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Workers' Compensation

QualCare

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA has a high overall rating with an average of 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$6,155,371 SERRATO $2,442,347	THORACO-LUMBAR $2,036,223	XIA $1,242,590	XIA 3 $155,906	Tritanium $90,632	Other $187,673
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,342,398 Cervical -Trauma Therapies $456,631	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $325,115	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $218,006	Biologics Therapies $179,804	Cervical /Trauma Therapies $140,416	Other $22,426
Globus Medical, Inc.	$855,701 XPAND $414,436	Spine $321,409	CREO $71,467	ELSA $18,700	CREO MCS, Fenestrated, Sideloading $8,511	Other $21,178
Medtronic, Inc.	$432,467 RIALTO SI FUSION SYSTEM $334,720	RIALTO $96,977	MAZOR X SYSTEM $602	STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $103	UNID_PASS $55	Other $11
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$355,113 RIALTO $257,362	MAGNIFUSE $72,288	VERTEX $22,465	CD HORIZON $223	MazorX - Renaissance $157	Other $2,619
Other	$355,189 Other - Miscellaneous $46,642	Hi-JAK Cervical $33,576	HiJAK AC $14,708	Spine $14,524	HiJak $10,303	Other $235,436

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$8,785,952
Consulting Fee	$474,939
Travel and Lodging	$136,741
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$46,193
Food and Beverage	$41,532
Other	$10,884

Research Payments

Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA has received 8 research payments totaling $47,202.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alexander Richard Vaccaro, PhD, MD, MBA.

Paradigm Spine, LLC	2015	$613,325.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2013	$595,925.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2014	$564,625.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2016	$348,225.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2016	$219,734.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity obtained through merger and acquisition of prior company.
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2014	$219,734.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity obtained through merger and acquisition of prior company.
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2015	$219,734.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity obtained through merger and acquisition of prior company.
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2018	$151,975.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2017	$151,975.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF COMMON AND PREFERRED UNITS
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2021	$113,508.12	Physician Covered Recipient	Through merger and acquisition of previous company.
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2018	$113,508.12	Physician Covered Recipient	Through merger and acquisition of previous company.
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2017	$113,508.12	Physician Covered Recipient	Through merger and acquisition of previous company
Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc.	2019	$113,508.12	Physician Covered Recipient	Through merger and acquisition of previous company.
Spineology Inc.	2020	$35,750.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2021	$35,425.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2019	$34,775.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2022	$31,362.50	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2018	$30,875.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2016	$27,787.50	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK
Spineology Inc.	2017	$27,300.00	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK

Biography

Rothman Orthopaedics is a world-leader in the field of orthopedics providing communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida with high-quality, compassionate and affordable musculoskeletal care that is grounded in evidence-based medicine—the results of which will exceed expectations.