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Dr. David M. Crandell, MD

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, amputee rehabilitation
125 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. David M. Crandell, MD is a physiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. David M. Crandell, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Office Locations

125 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114
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300 First Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Some issues Dr. David M. Crandell, 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. David Crandell, the amputee program director at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, had been trying to get Bauman on the ice since 2013.”—"Jeff Bauman lost his legs in the Marathon bombing. Sled hockey helped him rediscover a zest for life.", Boston Globe, April 2023
“Unbroken, an organization focused on helping Ukrainians heal from traumatic injuries sustained in the war, is retrofitting an old military hospital in Lviv from the Soviet Union era, said Dr. David...”—"He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run (Published 2023)", New York Times, April 2023
“Dr. David M. Crandell, the medical director of the amputee program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, described the new swim leg as an advance.”—"Swimming With a Brand New Leg (Published 2017)", New York Times, March 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

videofluoroscopic swallow study

In 2023, Dr. David M. Crandell, MD performed more videofluoroscopic swallow study (modified barium swallow) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

videofluoroscopic swallow study
X-rays

In 2012, Dr. David M. Crandell, MD had a list price for videofluoroscopic swallow study (modified barium swallow), and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 43
doctor visit 193
hospital care 1712
injections 43
inpatient care 1712
X-rays 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 21
doctor visit 220
hospital care 1570
injections 21
inpatient care 1570
X-rays 53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 191
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 315
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 91
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 36
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 261
hospital care 1361
inpatient care 1361
X-rays 60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 205
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 304
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 73
Less than 65 103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 42
Dementia 13
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 279
hospital care 1568
inpatient care 1568
X-rays 44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 350
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 574
Black 52
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 144
Less than 65 182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 44
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 293
hospital care 1523
inpatient care 1523
X-rays 66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 26
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 59
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 39
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 211
hospital care 1167
inpatient care 1167
X-rays 46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 234
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 36
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 56
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 28
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 224
hospital care 1288
inpatient care 1288
X-rays 62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 224
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 31
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 55
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 35
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 213
hospital care 1193
inpatient care 1193
X-rays 47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 214
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 33
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 55
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 50
Dementia 31
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 119
hospital care 1560
inpatient care 1560
X-rays 55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 27
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Dementia 28
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 173
hospital care 1394
inpatient care 1394
X-rays 40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 221
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 29
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 43
Dementia 26
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
hospital care 990
inpatient care 990
X-rays 43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 17
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 44
Dementia 17
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 134
hospital care 1184
inpatient care 1184
X-rays 69

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 242
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 16
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 42
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated as a physiatrist in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration 32
doctor visit 205
hospital care 1375
injections 32
inpatient care 1375
X-rays 52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD.

Gender
Female 135
Male 168
Ethnicity
Black / African American 22
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 253
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 5
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 75
85 and over 46
Less than 65 81
65 to 74 100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Crandell, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David M. Crandell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. David M. Crandell, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David M. Crandell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

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. David M. Crandell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David M. Crandell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Railroad Medicare
Coventry
Cigna
Blue California
Beech Street
WellPoint
Medicare ACO
WellSense
Senior Whole Health
Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth
WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David M. Crandell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David M. Crandell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA. 

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Biography

Dr. David Crandell's area of specialization is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Crandell's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Crandell include amputee rehabilitation, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and performed his residency at Tufts Medical Center.

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