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Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD

Accepting New Patients

(10699 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee pain, hip pain, tinnitus, and more.

2729 Blair Mill Road Suite B
Willow Grove, PA 19090

(215) 481-5428

Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

2729 Blair Mill Road Suite B
Willow Grove, PA 19090

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Some issues Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	241
doctor visit	420
preventive care	82
vaccines	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	262
doctor visit	404
preventive care	83
vaccines	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	321
doctor visit	474
preventive care	89
vaccines	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	314
doctor visit	470
preventive care	149
vaccines	149

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	46
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	289
doctor visit	449
preventive care	137
vaccines	137

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	21
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2017 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	331
doctor visit	463
preventive care	118
vaccines	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2018 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	177
doctor visit	492
preventive care	89
vaccines	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	533
preventive care	92
vaccines	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	394
preventive care	43
vaccines	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	383
preventive care	17
vaccines	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	37
doctor visit	200

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Willow Grove, PA were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	246
doctor visit	425
preventive care	89
vaccines	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	1
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Abington Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 10699 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carlton I. Silver, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Willow Grove, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$164 Ozempic $71	RYBELSUS $54	Saxenda $26	$13
AbbVie Inc.	$142 UBRELVY $87	VRAYLAR $46	QULIPTA $9
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$78 Myrbetriq $78
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$50 XARELTO $50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$30 FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $30
Other	$174 Cologuard Collection Kit $26	MYDAYIS $22	GVOKE PFS $20	APLENZIN $19	OXBRYTA $18	Other $69

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$638

Biography

Dr. Carlton Silver is a specialist in family medicine in Willow Grove, PA and Glenside, PA. His areas of expertise include migraine, elbow pain, and celiac disease. Dr. Silver is affiliated with Jefferson Health. After attending Temple University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Abington Memorial Hospital. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Silver welcomes new patients at his office inWillow Grove, PA as reported by Doctor.com.