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Dr. Richard Weaver, DO

Accepting New Patients

(146 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: pain, spinal stenosis, cancer pain, and more.

2080 West Arlington Boulevard Suite A
Greenville, NC 27834

(252) 689-6161

Dr. Richard Weaver, DO is an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Richard Weaver, DO is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers.

Office Locations

2080 West Arlington Boulevard Suite A
Greenville, NC 27834

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Some issues Dr. Richard Weaver, DO 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.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2023

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injections

In 2012, Dr. Richard Weaver, DO performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2012 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414
injections	282
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	254
nerve procedures	14
pain management	296
spinal procedures	282

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2013 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
injections	88
nerve block	88
pain management	88
spinal procedures	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2015 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	30
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2017 were nerve block, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	396
injections	205
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	272
nerve procedures	18
pain management	190
spinal procedures	110

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	282
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	13
Less than 65	362

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2018 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
doctor visit	1037
injections	371
minimally invasive procedures	68
nerve block	276
nerve procedures	37
neurostimulator lead placement	31
pain management	270
spinal procedures	227

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	321
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	417

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2019 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	156
doctor visit	1251
injections	387
minimally invasive procedures	91
nerve block	259
nerve procedures	38
neurostimulator lead placement	53
pain management	269
spinal procedures	224

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	298
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	343

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
doctor visit	305
injections	287
minimally invasive procedures	48
nerve block	121
nerve procedures	25
pain management	182
removal of internal scar tissue	23
spinal procedures	180

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
doctor visit	471
injections	241
minimally invasive procedures	56
nerve block	104
nerve procedures	29
pain management	154
removal of internal scar tissue	27
spinal procedures	152

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	234
injections	158
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve block	58
nerve procedures	23
pain management	104
spinal procedures	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	11
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated as an interventional pain specialist in Greenville, NC were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	535
injections	252
minimally invasive procedures	45
nerve block	179
nerve procedures	26
neurostimulator lead placement	42
pain management	194
removal of internal scar tissue	25
spinal procedures	168
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	97
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	153
65 to 74	121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Weaver, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Weaver, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the pain medicine and anesthesiology and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: pain medicine and anesthesiology

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Weaver, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Weaver, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 146 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Weaver, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Greenville, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Weaver, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$842 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $700	Omnia $120	Senza $22
Abbott Laboratories	$429 SCS IPGs $260	Spinal Cord Stimulation Accessories $60	SCS leads $55	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $33	Proclaim IPG $21
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC	$218 Nalocet $197	Prolate $20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$196 Morphabond ER $190	MOVANTIK $6
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$132 Xtampza ER $101	XTAMPZA $31
Other	$909 INTELLIS $99	RELISTOR ORAL $88	Nucynta $82	MOVANTIK $80	Horizant $65	Other $497

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,725

Biography

Dr. Richard Weaver sees patients in Greenville, NC. His medical specialties are anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Weaver include phantom limb pain, stellate ganglion block, and kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Weaver attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained at Hahnemann University Hospital for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Weaver speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers. National Spine & Pain Centers reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Greenville, NC.

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