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Rachel M. Walsh, PA

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(Rachel Marie Walsh, PA-C)

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease)

Professional interests include: bronchiolitis, shortness of breath (dyspnea), interstitial lung disease, and more.

3998 Red Lion Road Suite 250
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 612-8500

Rachel M. Walsh, PA is in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Rachel M. Walsh, PA is affiliated with Jefferson Health, METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

3998 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 890-5864

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3998 Red Lion Road Suite 250
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 612-8500

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Jefferson Frankford Hospital

5000 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124

(267) 587-0889

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605 South Queen Anne Drive
Fairless Hills, PA 19030

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Some issues Rachel M. Walsh, PA can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Rachel M. Walsh, PA had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2013 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2017 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2018 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
pulmonary testing	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2019 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2021 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	244
inpatient care	244

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2022 were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	53
Dementia	23
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	278
inpatient care	278

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	51
Dementia	25
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel M. Walsh, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated as in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
pulmonary testing	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	33
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	5
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel M. Walsh, PA From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel M. Walsh, PA treated were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	74
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	6
Dementia	8

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Physician Assistant and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Rachel M. Walsh, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

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.

Rachel M. Walsh, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Rachel M. Walsh, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Rachel M. Walsh, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$544 OFEV $241	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $182	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $90	Spiriva $31
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$445 UPTRAVI $245	OPSUMIT $200
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$374 DUPIXENT $374
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$316 AIRSUPRA $147	BREZTRI $64	TEZSPIRE $56	FASENRA $49
GENZYME CORPORATION	$309 DUPIXENT $309
Other	$1,824 XYWAV $308	SMARTVEST $271	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $204	Wakix $152	TEZSPIRE $129	Other $760

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,625
Education	$188

Biography

Ms. Rachel Walsh's area of specialization is pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Areas of expertise for Ms. Walsh include shortness of breath (dyspnea), CPAP treatment, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. Ms. Walsh is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Philadelphia, PA.