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Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD

(414 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, upper extremity problems

1307 Federal Street Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1-877-660-6777

Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD is an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD is affiliated with , Heritage Valley Beaver and Hand and Shoulder Center.

Office Locations

103 Pleasant Drive Suite 209
Aliquippa, PA 15001

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1307 Federal Street Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1-877-660-6777

(412) 359-8055

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6001 Stonewood Drive 2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090

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Some issues Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2013 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	202
injections	66

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	29
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2014 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	177
injections	60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2015 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	206
injections	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	28
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	222
injections	75
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	171
injections	55
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2018 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	173
injections	32
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	254
injections	104
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	204
injections	87
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	260
injections	125
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	370
injections	171
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Aliquippa, PA were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

aspiration	50
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	223
injections	83
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	110
Male	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	147
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD From 2013 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery & Hand Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery & Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Heritage Valley Beaver

Hand and Shoulder Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 414 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aliquippa, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$5,164 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $388	$4,777
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$834 Trauma $773	Extremities $47	Ortho-Biologics $14
Medartis Inc.	$658 Aptus $658
Stryker Corporation	$540 Mako $220	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $173	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $83	Variax $63
AXOGEN	$313 NERVE CUFF $208	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $61	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $43
Other	$1,054 XIAFLEX $188	Fibulink $147	Zilretta $94	Extremities $72	Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $55	Other $498

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,363
Food and Beverage	$2,456
Travel and Lodging	$743

Biography

Dr. Bradley Palmer practices hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Palmer include upper extremity problems and musculoskeletal problems. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley Alexander Palmer, MD From 2013 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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