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Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sleep Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, lung issues, asthma, and more.

910 Nw 16th Street Suite 205
Fruitland, ID 83619

(208) 452-8100

Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA is in Ontario, OR specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sleep medicine. Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System, SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC and SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER- ONTARIO INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1050 Sw 3rd Avenue Suite 3200
Ontario, OR 97914

Address:

3175 Pocahontas Road
Baker City, OR 97814

Address:

4424 E Flamingo Avenue Suite 110
Nampa, ID 83687

Address:

875 S Vanguard Way Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642

Address:

910 Nw 16th Street Suite 205
Fruitland, ID 83619

Some issues Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

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.

doctor visit	490
pulmonary testing	36

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

doctor visit	338
pulmonary testing	31

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	20
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

blood draw	14
doctor visit	306
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	150

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

blood draw	12
doctor visit	350

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	22
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	74
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

breathing treatment	12
doctor visit	447

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	33
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

doctor visit	310

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	456

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	12
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

doctor visit	347

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA treated as in Ontario, OR were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	129
blood draw	13
doctor visit	388
injections	129
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
musculoskeletal imaging	87
preventive care	27
pulmonary testing	33
reconstructive surgery	33
vaccines	27
X-rays	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Bethany L. Taylor-Spillett, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER- ONTARIO INC

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Biography

Ms. Bethany Taylor-Spillett works as a sleep medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her areas of expertise include the following: sleep disorders, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. She is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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