Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD is an osteopath in Morristown, NJ specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine, spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, RWJBarnabas Health, Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD treated as an osteopath in Morristown, NJ during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD for Medicare patients.
| decompression surgery | 15 |
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| doctor visit | 370 |
| hospital care | 16 |
| inpatient care | 16 |
| nerve procedures | 15 |
| spinal procedures | 96 |
| X-rays | 81 |
The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD treated as an osteopath in Morristown, NJ during 2013 were X-rays and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 145 |
|---|---|
| spinal procedures | 35 |
| X-rays | 35 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD treated as an osteopath in Morristown, NJ were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.
| decompression surgery | 15 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 257 |
| hospital care | 16 |
| inpatient care | 16 |
| nerve procedures | 15 |
| spinal procedures | 65 |
| X-rays | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, TRICARE and Call for Insurance Plans.
According to our sources, Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$378
SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $131 |
WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $110 |
$137 |
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$88
Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $88 |
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$38
MySpine $38 |
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$20
VAC THERAPY $20 |
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Thoracolumbar $20 |
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$5
XARELTO $5 |
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Dr. Richard Nachwalter is a specialist in spine surgery, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Morristown, NJ and Westfield, NJ. Clinical interests for Dr. Nachwalter include minimally invasive surgery, spinal cord injury, and cervical spine surgery. Dr. Nachwalter usually is in-network for MultiPlan, Cigna, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Nachwalter trained at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. His professional affiliations include Morristown Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Nachwalter has an open panel in Morristown, NJ according to Atlantic Health System.
