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Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases

8641 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 301
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 358-2234

Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD is a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA specializing in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

8641 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 301
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 358-2234

(310) 659-2841

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

peripheral DEXA

In 2023, Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD had a list price for peripheral DEXA that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

By Affordability:

bone density test

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

trigger point injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD performed more dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2012 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
blood draw	17
doctor visit	1271
injections	211
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve block	53
pain management	120
spinal procedures	53
X-rays	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2013 were lab tests, injections, blood draw and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
blood draw	210
doctor visit	1312
injections	305
lab tests	545
musculoskeletal imaging	74
nerve block	51
pain management	122
preventive care	20
spinal procedures	51
thyroid function tests	138
X-rays	74

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	41
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	29
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	50
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
blood draw	599
doctor visit	1436
injections	281
lab tests	2577
musculoskeletal imaging	103
nerve block	40
pain management	129
preventive care	107
spinal procedures	40
thyroid function tests	390
X-rays	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	41
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	34
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	53
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
blood draw	512
doctor visit	1393
injections	214
lab tests	1879
musculoskeletal imaging	106
nerve block	40
pain management	98
preventive care	37
spinal procedures	40
thyroid function tests	238
X-rays	106

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	754

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	80
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	110
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	56
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
blood draw	554
doctor visit	1371
injections	224
lab tests	870
musculoskeletal imaging	137
nerve block	44
pain management	105
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	137

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	47
Hispanic	20
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	41
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	57
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
blood draw	539
doctor visit	1567
injections	211
lab tests	849
musculoskeletal imaging	170
pain management	76
X-rays	170

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	48
Hispanic	24
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	36
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	59
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2018 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
blood draw	75
doctor visit	1531
injections	185
lab tests	117
musculoskeletal imaging	134
pain management	71
X-rays	134

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	44
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	38
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	60
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	1568
injections	137
musculoskeletal imaging	183
pain management	44
X-rays	183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	43
Hispanic	21
Asian	22
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	32
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	67
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2020 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	1601
injections	98
musculoskeletal imaging	97
pain management	35
X-rays	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	40
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	65
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	1705
injections	107
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	221
pain management	56
X-rays	221

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	35
Hispanic	17
Asian	24
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	48
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	70
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	1587
injections	82
musculoskeletal imaging	227
pain management	41
X-rays	227

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	30
Hispanic	11
Asian	23
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	49
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	1452
injections	99
musculoskeletal imaging	385
pain management	47
X-rays	385

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	52
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beverly Hills, CA were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and injections.

aspiration	100
blood draw	358
doctor visit	1482
injections	179
lab tests	1139
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	154
nerve block	45
pain management	78
preventive care	54
spinal procedures	45
thyroid function tests	255
X-rays	154

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	412
Hispanic	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	142
85 and over	42
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	238

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD treated were osteoperosis, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	57
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the IM/Allergy, American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: IM/Allergy, American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beverly Hills, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$327,221 Prolia $215,313	EVENITY $70,064	Enbrel $1,664	Otezla $583	Repatha $249	Other $39,348
Lilly USA, LLC	$209,325 FORTEO $189,968	TALTZ $680	EVISTA $75	OLUMIANT $60	ZEPBOUND $32	Other $18,509
Radius Health, Inc.	$93,495 Tymlos $70,248	$23,247
Eli Lilly and Company	$62,828 FORTEO $16,866	$45,962
Pfizer Inc.	$32,056 LYRICA $15,251	DUAVEE $5,200	XELJANZ $2,221	INFLECTRA $130	COLOGUARD $92	Other $9,161
Other	$42,328 PD - CD Lab Operations $2,003	COSENTYX $1,970	Strensiq $1,562	SIMPONI ARIA $1,090	Humira $1,075	Other $34,627

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$360,100
Consulting Fee	$253,575
Travel and Lodging	$93,845
Food and Beverage	$52,823
Education	$6,909

Research Payments

Dr. Stuart L. Silverman, MD has received 136 research payments totaling $1,325,300.

Biography

Dr. Stuart Silverman is a rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases) specialist in Beverly Hills, CA. After completing medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Silverman's areas of expertise include rheumatic diseases. His patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Silverman include: Invited lecturer National Osteoporosis Foundation; American College of Rheumatology; and Healthnetwork Excellence. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He has a closed panel according to Cedars-Sinai.