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Dr. John A. Reister, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: arm surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, sports health, and more.

6179 South Balsam Way Suite 230
Littleton, CO 80123

(303) 789-2663

Dr. John A. Reister, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. John A. Reister, MD is affiliated with HealthOne and HCA HealthONE Swedish.

Office Locations

6179 South Balsam Way Suite 230
Littleton, CO 80123

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799 E Hampden Avenue Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80113

(303) 789-2663

(303) 788-4871

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Some issues Dr. John A. Reister, 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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. John A. Reister, MD had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. John A. Reister, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2012 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	244
injections	165
joint surgery	35
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	84
X-rays	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
doctor visit	429
hospital care	11
injections	257
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	50
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	44
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	387
hospital care	17
injections	248
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	36
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	45
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	390
hospital care	12
injections	250
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	58
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	108
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	208
doctor visit	399
hospital care	12
injections	208
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	28
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	19
spinal procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	57
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	254
doctor visit	410
hospital care	14
injections	254
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	49
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	49
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2018 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
doctor visit	365
hospital care	20
injections	227
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	35
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	49
X-rays	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2019 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	221
doctor visit	367
injections	221
joint surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	21
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	46
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	146
doctor visit	235
hospital care	14
injections	146
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	25
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
doctor visit	241
injections	181
joint surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
doctor visit	254
injections	225
joint surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	35
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	32
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	44
X-rays	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Reister, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John A. Reister, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Littleton, CO were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	216
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	338
hospital care	14
injections	216
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	37
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	14
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD.

**Gender**
Female	174
Male	121

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	269
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	84
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Reister, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center (1995)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John A. Reister, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

HCA HealthONE Swedish

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$361 JOINT PRESERVATION $163	ALLOGRAFTS $70	KNEES $67	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $29	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $20	Other $13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$184 Osteoarthritis of the knee $116	SYNVISC-ONE $67
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$48 Zilretta $48
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$36 MONOVISC $36
ACUMED LLC	$27 Shoulder $27
Other	$139 SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products $26	Healicoil $22	Exogen $19	HemoSphere $17	IONSYS $16	Other $40

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$779
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. John Reister's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Reister include meniscus repair, myositis, and AC joint injury (shoulder separation). He speaks Spanish. Dr. Reister is affiliated with HealthOne.