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Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO

(Emily Larson, DO)
Specializes in: Family Medicine, Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases) and Adult Rheumatology
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: joint aspiration, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and more.
802 N. Riverside Road Plaza 1
Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO specializing in family medicine, rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases) and adult rheumatology. She graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO is affiliated with Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Mosaic Life Care, MIDWEST DIVISION - LRHC LLC and HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

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Office Locations

802 N. Riverside Road Plaza 1
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
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1502 N Jefferson Street
Carrollton, MO 64633
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705 N College Street
Albany, MO 64402
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Mosaic Life Care

802 N. Riverside Road Plaza 1, Suite 140
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 271-7979
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Some issues Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 142

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 72
doctor visit 524
injections 72

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 76
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 257
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 29
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2013

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 32
Dementia 4
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2014 were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 111
blood draw 30
doctor visit 718
injections 111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 99
Female 281
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 359
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 32
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2014

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 30
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2015 were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 149
blood draw 36
doctor visit 833
injections 149

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 204
Female 694
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 842
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 408
From 75 to 84 246
85 and over 58
Less than 65 186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 28
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 30
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2016 were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 115
blood draw 50
doctor visit 839
injections 115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 97
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 408
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 34
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2016

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2017 were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 111
blood draw 39
doctor visit 848
injections 111

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 108
Female 359
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 443
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 217
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 30
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2017

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2018 were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 125
blood draw 15
doctor visit 960
injections 125

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 133
Female 403
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 509
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 34
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 116
doctor visit 951
injections 116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 126
Female 388
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 490
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 36
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 37
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 72
doctor visit 714
injections 72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 110
Female 397
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 487
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 156
85 and over 42
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 26
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 50
doctor visit 851
injections 50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 105
Female 397
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 478
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 36
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 51
doctor visit 823
injections 51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 106
Female 381
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 470
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 243
From 75 to 84 159
85 and over 40
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 45
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO were aspiration, injections and blood draw.

aspiration 97
blood draw 34
doctor visit 745
injections 97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO.

Gender
Male 105
Female 348
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 431
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 129
85 and over 33
Less than 65 80
65 to 74 210

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 30
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Mosaic Life Care
MIDWEST DIVISION - LRHC LLC
HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 317 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Joseph, MO. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emily Claire Larson, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $3,808 Enbrel
$2,259 		Prolia
$1,118 		Otezla
$214 		Tavneos
$95 		EVENITY
$14 		Other
$109
Pfizer Inc. $1,756 XELJANZ
$1,104 		LYRICA
$352 		PAXLOVID
$145 		CELEBREX
$56 		INFLECTRA
$41 		Other
$57
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $1,449 STELARA
$579 		SIMPONI ARIA
$490 		SIMPONI
$163 		REMICADE
$136 		Tremfya
$82
Lilly USA, LLC $1,132 TALTZ
$390 		FORTEO
$342 		OLUMIANT
$331
$68
AbbVie, Inc. $1,115 Humira
$1,036 		Rinvoq
$64
$15
Other $6,372 Cimzia
$1,022 		BENLYSTA
$930 		ACTHAR
$558 		COSENTYX
$547 		Rinvoq
$416 		Other
$2,899
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15,435
Education $166
Honoraria $30

Biography

Dr. Emily Larson is a physician who specializes in family medicine and adult rheumatology. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her areas of expertise include osteoporosis, joint injections, and osteoarthritis. Dr. Larson studied medicine at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Larson's training includes a residency program at the University of Missouri Health System. She is affiliated with Carroll County Memorial Hospital and Mosaic Life Care. Carroll County Memorial Hospital reports that she is not accepting new patients.