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Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD

Accepting New Patients

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1977)

Professional interests include: spinal deformity, musculoskeletal problems, scoliosis, and more.

4921 Parkview Place Suite 6b
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 514-3500

Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD is a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD is affiliated with Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis, WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

1 Childrens Place Suite: Suite A
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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4400 Clayton Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4921 Parkview Place Floor: 6, Suite: A
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 514-3500

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WashU Medicine

4921 Parkview Place Suite 6b
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 514-3500

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Some issues Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Keith Bridwell, a spine specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, performed an MRI and agreed with an earlier diagnosis by Dr. Robert Watkins of Atlanta.”—"Jordan's Situation Appears Worse", Los Angeles Times, July 1997

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	200

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	134

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis

WashU Medicine

St. Louis Children's Hospital

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

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. Keith H. Bridwell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Health Alliance HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Health Alliance HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Hannibal Regional PHO

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Coventry HMO

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

MO HealthNet

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance POS

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Quality Health Management

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Mercy Health Springfield Communities

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)

Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage HMO

Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid)

Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)

HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)

Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network

Essence Advantage Select HMO

Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network Option

BJC HealthSolutions

Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO

Health Alliance Medicare HMO

Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage Plus HMO

Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.54 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith H. Bridwell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$12 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12

Biography

Dr. Keith Bridwell is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Bridwell is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Bridwell include scoliosis, kyphosis, and musculoskeletal problems. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Bridwell graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and WashU Medicine. He has an open panel in Saint Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.