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Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD

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(William P. Petersen, MD, MPH)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, and more.

1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500 (clinic) & Suite 205 (therapy)
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 810-5214

Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD is an orthopedist in Arlington, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, OrthoVirginia, OrthoVirginia Arlington, Fair Oaks Hospital, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC and ORTHOVIRGINIA INC.

Office Locations

1635 North George Mason Drive Suite 310
Arlington, VA 22205

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Fair Oaks Hospital

1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500 (clinic) & Suite 205 (therapy)
McLean, VA 22102

(703) 277-2663

(703) 810-5423

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Some issues Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“Consulting with her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Petersen of Virginia Hospital Center, Karen learned that the blood supply to her hip was compromised and that her condition would continue to...”—"Why You Can Feel Safe About Having Surgery Now", NBC4 Washington, July 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total hip replacement

X-rays

In 2013, Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, total hip replacement, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	94
hospital care	24
injections	32
inpatient care	24
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2020 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	349
hospital care	32
injections	95
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	89
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	26
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
doctor visit	578
hospital care	24
injections	128
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	62
musculoskeletal imaging	180
reconstructive surgery	62
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	199

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	25
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	79
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	216
doctor visit	790
hospital care	18
injections	216
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	202
reconstructive surgery	89
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	230

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	24
Hispanic	26
Asian	18
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	79
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2023 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	292
doctor visit	986
hospital care	16
injections	292
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	104
musculoskeletal imaging	275
reconstructive surgery	104
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	309

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	30
Hispanic	27
Asian	23
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	75
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	559
hospital care	22
injections	152
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	153
reconstructive surgery	71
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	172

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	327
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	46
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	15
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Hospital Center

OrthoVirginia

OrthoVirginia Arlington

Fair Oaks Hospital

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

ORTHOVIRGINIA INC

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. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Oscar, Anthem Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Management Group (ACMG), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid of Virginia FAMIS, Humana, Medicare Railroad, Cigna, Anthem Healthkeepers (HMO), Cigna Connect, Sentara Health Plans, Prime Health, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Complete Care, Custom Ink, Sentara Community Complete, Sentara Medicare Value, Carefirst, Sentara Community Plan, Sentara Medicare Salute, Aetna Better Health, Clear Spring Health, Sentara Medicare Prime, SaveATree and MedCost/Virginia Health Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Oscar

Anthem Medicare Advantage

Accountable Care Management Group (ACMG)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid of Virginia FAMIS

Humana

Medicare Railroad

Cigna

Anthem Healthkeepers (HMO)

Cigna Connect

Sentara Health Plans

Prime Health

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Complete Care

Custom Ink

Sentara Community Complete

Sentara Medicare Value

Carefirst

Sentara Community Plan

Sentara Medicare Salute

Aetna Better Health

Clear Spring Health

Sentara Medicare Prime

SaveATree

MedCost/Virginia Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William P. Petersen JR., MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$10,086 Persona $3,375	Avenir $1,786	Persona Revision $1,084	Connected Health-None $742	Arcos $678	Other $2,421
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$7,580 TRIGEN InterTAN $46	PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $20	PICO 7 $15	$7,500
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$982 ATTUNE $982
KCI USA, Inc.	$863 Bair Hugger Blankets $850	PREVENA $13
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$258 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $258
Other	$780 ACTIS $153	ELIQUIS $84	HYMOVIS $55	Velys $48	autofix $48	Other $392

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,546
Food and Beverage	$6,966
Travel and Lodging	$5,188
Consulting Fee	$850

Biography

Dr. William Petersen is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Petersen's areas of expertise include knee problems, total hip replacement, and hip arthroscopy. He is professionally affiliated with OrthoVirginia and Virginia Hospital Center. Anthem, Blue California, and Cigna Connect are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Petersen honors. He has an open panel in Arlington, VA according to Yext. After completing medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Petersen has received the following distinctions: Voted Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine; Voted Top Doc; and Northern Virginia Magazine.