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Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), musculoskeletal problems, nerve conduction studies (NCS)

14795 Sw Murray Scholls Drive Suite 109
Beaverton, OR 97007

(503) 906-4301

Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD is a physiatrist in Portland, OR specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.

Office Locations

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

11782 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 300
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 214-5200

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14795 Sw Murray Scholls Drive Suite 109
Beaverton, OR 97007

(503) 906-4301

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Some issues Dr. Edward J. Lairson, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

MRI

nerve procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

spine MRI

In 2023, Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. 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 10%

By Volume:

pain management

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection

spinal joint injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD performed more pain management procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and spinal joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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 Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

selective nerve root block

spinal procedures

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2012, Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, injections, joint aspiration, nerve block, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal procedures, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	435
hip imaging	12
injections	604
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve block	446
pain management	488
spinal procedures	486
X-rays	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	168
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	464
injections	460
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
nerve block	252
nerve procedures	18
pain management	310
spinal procedures	300

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	52
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2014 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	375
hip imaging	13
injections	322
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve block	173
pain management	196
spinal procedures	202
X-rays	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2015 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	529
injections	436
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	56
nerve block	215
pain management	283
spinal procedures	288

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	98
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	490
injections	487
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	49
nerve block	240
nerve procedures	15
pain management	335
spinal procedures	316

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	46
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	356
injections	437
minimally invasive procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
nerve block	211
nerve procedures	30
pain management	314
spinal procedures	278

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	46
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	178
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	338
injections	474
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
nerve block	217
nerve procedures	25
pain management	321
spinal procedures	295

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	50
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	415
injections	456
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
nerve block	214
nerve procedures	33
pain management	328
spinal procedures	320
X-rays	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	55
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	377
injections	424
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	54
nerve block	233
nerve procedures	25
pain management	317
spinal procedures	311

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	49
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	276
injections	467
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
nerve block	254
nerve procedures	34
pain management	360
spinal procedures	335
X-rays	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	58
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	195
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	224
injections	516
minimally invasive procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
nerve block	257
nerve procedures	31
pain management	352
spinal procedures	317

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	49
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	153
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	389
hip imaging	12
injections	462
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve block	246
nerve procedures	26
pain management	327
spinal procedures	313
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	422
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	161
85 and over	49
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

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. Edward J. Lairson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward J. Lairson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,956 ADAPTIVESTIM $1,050	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation $956	INTELLIS $476	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $336	RESTORE $73	Other $65
Abbott Laboratories	$286 DRG IPGs $188	SCS IPGs $79	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $19
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$264 Neuro-Chronic Pain $145	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $119
Boston Scientific Corporation	$131 PAIN MANAGEMENT $131
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$117 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $117
Other	$145 ARTHROPLASTY $68	Osteogenesis Stimulators $46	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $18	Duexis $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,022
Food and Beverage	$1,877

Biography

Dr. Edward Lairson's medical specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). These areas are among his clinical interests: nerve conduction studies (NCS), musculoskeletal problems, and electromyography (EMG). Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Lairson honors. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Lairson trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. He is professionally affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.