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Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD

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(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), musculoskeletal problems, nerve conduction studies (NCS)

4805 Northeast Glisan Street Floor 4
Portland, OR 97213

(503) 215-5710

Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD is a physiatrist in Portland, OR specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Milwaukie Hospital.

Office Locations

5050 Northeast Hoyt Street Suite 611
Portland, OR 97213

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Providence Milwaukie Hospital

4805 Northeast Glisan Street Floor 4
Portland, OR 97213

(503) 215-5710

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Some issues Dr. Steven S. Andersen, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	105
hospital care	323
injections	23
inpatient care	323
minimally invasive procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	273
inpatient care	273

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	106
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	135
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	385
inpatient care	385

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
hospital care	378
inpatient care	378

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	336
inpatient care	336

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	318
inpatient care	318

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	357
inpatient care	357

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	354
inpatient care	354

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	46

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	331
inpatient care	331

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	71
hospital care	352
injections	23
inpatient care	352
minimally invasive procedures	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	8
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and stroke.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Oregon.

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Providence Milwaukie 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.

Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven S. Andersen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Anderson is probably one of the top physicians I've experienced. His demeanor was so delightful and respectful his capacity to understand me was comforting and his level of care was palpable within the entire time of the visit outstanding experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-23

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Im having to deal with a lot of medical staff at Providence for the last 3 months.the care I'm receiving is great, from doctors all the way to your phone people. I love Providence all of you rock!!I couldn't ask for anything better.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-09-10

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I like that Providence provides a wide range of physicians with different area of expertise, but they all see my records and can coordinate care. Everyone has been helpful and courteous. I'm happy with the care I'm getting!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Andersen & staff were very, very friendly and professional. I was nervous about this appointment and the testing to be done. They helped me relax and feel comfortable. I trusted them!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-24

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He explained the procedure every step of the way, so I knew what to expect. His demeanor was calm, and kind, and gave me confidence in his abilities.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-12

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The Dr. Andersen testing was extremely valuable and critical to direction of continued care / rectifying of lower back issue.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-30

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Dr. Anderson spent time with my appointment testing and took the time to answer my questions. He was very friendly!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-09

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Dr. Andersen is always compasionate and thorough when I see him. Always enjoy my appointments with him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-23

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I've been going to Dr Anderson for a long time. He always does a good job with my injections.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-19

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Care was great time, scheduling was tough to get an appointment in a timely manner.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$43 XARELTO $43
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$34 DYSPORT $34
Abbott Laboratories	$25 SCS IPGs $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$103

Biography

Dr. Steven Andersen is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). In his practice, he is particularly interested in nerve conduction studies (NCS), musculoskeletal problems, and electromyography (EMG). His professional affiliations include Providence Milwaukie Hospital and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Dr. Andersen's education and training includes medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Andersen can accept Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR.