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Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

University of Washington School of Medicine

Professional interests include: elbow pain, knee pain, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

621 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711

(608) 263-8850

Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI specializing in pediatric sports medicine and family medicine. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD is affiliated with UW Health.

Office Locations

100 N Nine Mound Road
Verona, WI 53593

(608) 845-9531

(608) 845-5954

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UW Health

621 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711

(608) 263-8850

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Some issues Dr. Erin M. Hammer, 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. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

By Affordability:

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

vertebral fracture assessment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD performed more DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 Affordability:

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

In 2012, Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD had a list price for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI during 2019 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
doctor visit	201

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI during 2020 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
blood draw	41
doctor visit	122
injections	22
lab tests	38
preventive care	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
blood draw	31
doctor visit	75
injections	37
musculoskeletal imaging	148
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	61
X-rays	148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
blood draw	22
doctor visit	49
injections	57
musculoskeletal imaging	435
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	170
X-rays	435

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	23
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Verona, WI were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and lab tests.

aspiration	38
blood draw	33
doctor visit	99
injections	38
lab tests	38
musculoskeletal imaging	291
preventive care	16
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	115
X-rays	291

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	111
Male	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	129
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	6
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed residency at UW Family Medicine Residency Program, Madison, WI. She is certified by the Family Medicine Sports Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: UW Family Medicine Residency Program, Madison, WI

Board Certification: Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erin M. Hammer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UW Health

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Biography

Dr. Erin Hammer specializes in family medicine and pediatric sports medicine and practices in Verona, WI and Madison, WI. Dr. Hammer's clinical interests include osteoporosis, elbow pain, and sports health. She studied medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with UW Health.