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Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and General Practice

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: stroke, aphasia, ataxia

4727 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

1-877-660-6777

Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD is a physiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, AHN Orthopedic Institute and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

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4727 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA

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Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	2339
inpatient care	2339
nursing home care	113

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	157
Less than 65	54

doctor visit	28
hospital care	1625
inpatient care	1625
nursing home care	42

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	108
Less than 65	67

doctor visit	22
hospital care	1549
inpatient care	1549

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	190
Less than 65	108

doctor visit	16
hospital care	2003
inpatient care	2003

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	94
Less than 65	59

doctor visit	14
hospital care	2446
inpatient care	2446

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	103
Less than 65	47

hospital care	2137
inpatient care	2137

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	93
Less than 65	38

hospital care	1836
inpatient care	1836

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	94
Less than 65	37

hospital care	1285
inpatient care	1285

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	74
Less than 65	42

hospital care	1063
inpatient care	1063

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	92
Less than 65	49

hospital care	599
inpatient care	599

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	187

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	84
Less than 65	33

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD treated as a physiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	1688
inpatient care	1688
nursing home care	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	350
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	108
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	31
Cancer	17
Dementia	41

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Christopher Greim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

AHN Orthopedic Institute

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$307 Nuedexta $307
Allergan Inc.	$269 BOTOX $161	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $78	BOTOX NEURO REHAB $30
Lilly USA, LLC	$153 FORTEO $153
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$127 Dysport 300 U-1 $91	DYSPORT $37
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$112 BUTRANS $67	OXYCONTIN $27	$18
Other	$855 Nuedexta $100	Horizant $95	Relistor $79	Evzio $78	GABLOFEN $62	Other $441

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,807
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Charles Greim is a specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Clinical interests for Dr. Greim include aphasia, ataxia, and stroke. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. According to Yext, Dr. Greim is currently accepting new patients at his office in Pittsburgh, PA.

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