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Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

300 Birnie Avenue Suite 201
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 785-4666

Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

Office Locations

300 Birnie Avenue Suite 201
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 785-4666

(413) 846-4756

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401 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01104

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Some issues Dr. Paul A. Koerner, 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

“A report by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Koerner from about a month after the fight says that Cumby suffered two loosened teeth, a fractured fibula and an ankle injury.”—"12 Springfield officers investigated in beating: Read the disputed police report and medical records", Mass Live, October 2016

“Orthopedic specialist Dr. Paul Koerner informed us the treatment plan would include removing the old hardware from the first surgery and inserting a rod inside the bone from my knee to my ankle.”—"Carrie Barrepski: A bad break brings out the best in friends, care givers", Mass Live, March 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	309
emergency care	25
fracture surgery	28
hip imaging	98
hospital care	16
injections	15
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	233
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	441

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	277
emergency care	21
fracture surgery	48
hip imaging	96
hospital care	16
immobilization	18
injections	17
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	145
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	395

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	15
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	68
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	306
emergency care	24
fracture surgery	39
hip imaging	127
hospital care	16
injections	30
inpatient care	16
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	167
X-rays	338

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	80
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	309
emergency care	39
fracture surgery	59
hip imaging	123
hospital care	42
implant removal	13
injections	26
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	159
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	441

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	24
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	184
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2016 were X-rays, fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	335
emergency care	18
fracture surgery	59
hospital care	22
injections	20
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	59
musculoskeletal imaging	48
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	85
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2017 were X-rays, fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	306
fracture surgery	50
hospital care	16
injections	37
inpatient care	16
lower extremity surgery	50
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	45
pelvic imaging	11
X-rays	120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	76
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2018 were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery	37
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lower extremity surgery	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	42
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2019 were fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
fracture surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	48
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	38
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	21
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	35
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Springfield, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	191
emergency care	25
fracture surgery	41
hip imaging	111
hospital care	19
immobilization	18
implant removal	13
injections	24
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	41
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	132
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	316

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	136
Male	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	183
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	57
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1983)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (1986)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul A. Koerner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Springfield, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$576 Gamma $321	T2 $115	Axsos $72	ACTISHIELD $67
NUVASIVE, INC.	$164 $164
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$107 TRIGEN InterTAN $107

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$847

Biography

Dr. Paul Koerner's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. After attending Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Koerner completed his residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital. In his practice, he is particularly interested in sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.