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Drew M. Shafer, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rehabilitation

2525 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686

(360) 882-2778

Drew M. Shafer, PA is in Vancouver, WA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Drew M. Shafer, PA is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Legacy Health, Vancouver Clinic and THE VANCOUVER CLINIC INC PS.

Office Locations

2525 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686

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700 Ne 87th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664

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Some issues Drew M. Shafer, PA 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

total joint replacement

In 2023, Drew M. Shafer, PA had a list price for total joint replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

In 2013, Drew M. Shafer, PA had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, and total hip replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2013 were joint surgery, reconstructive surgery, lower extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	19
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	49
upper extremity surgery	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2014 were joint surgery, reconstructive surgery, lower extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	40
excision	11
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	45
minimally invasive procedures	37
reconstructive surgery	45
upper extremity surgery	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2015 were joint surgery, aspiration, injections and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	38
excision	11
injections	52
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	35
minimally invasive procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	150

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	206
injections	243
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	135

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	30
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	296
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	295
excision	12
injections	296
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	40
X-rays	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	183

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	44
injections	35
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	36
injections	63
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA during 2023 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	69
injections	60
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as in Vancouver, WA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

aspiration	124
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	84
excision	11
injections	124
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Washington.

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Drew M. Shafer, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Legacy Health

Vancouver Clinic

THE VANCOUVER CLINIC INC PS

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.

Drew M. Shafer, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health Network, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 1, MultiPlan, CCN, Aetna, Tricare, Humana Gold Plus HMO, Coventry, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 3, Providence Preferred, First Health, PHCS, HealthNet, Molina Marketplace, Three Rivers Provider Network, BlueAdvantage HMO, Eyemed, MedAdvantage PPO, Tapani Employee Benefits, Regence Valiance PPO, PacificSource PPO, Walgreens HMO, Regence Access, Regence PPP, Regence PPO, Regence Valiance HMO, Vision Service Plan, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, PacificSource MyCare HMO, HealthCare Direct and MODA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Drew M. Shafer, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health Network

UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 1

MultiPlan

CCN

Aetna

Tricare

Humana Gold Plus HMO

Coventry

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 3

Providence Preferred

First Health

PHCS

HealthNet

Molina Marketplace

Three Rivers Provider Network

BlueAdvantage HMO

Eyemed

MedAdvantage PPO

Tapani Employee Benefits

Regence Valiance PPO

PacificSource PPO

Walgreens HMO

Regence Access

Regence PPP

Regence PPO

Regence Valiance HMO

Vision Service Plan

Lifewise Health Plan of Washington

Premera Blue Cross of Washington

PacificSource MyCare HMO

HealthCare Direct

MODA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Drew M. Shafer, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$17 FOOTANDANKLE $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17

Biography

Mr. Drew Shafer specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Spokane, WA and Vancouver, WA. Mr. Shafer has indicated that his clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems and rehabilitation. He appears to be an in-network provider for AARP, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include Vancouver Clinic and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Mr. Shafer welcomes new patients at his office inVancouver, WA as reported by Yext.