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Dr. David James Kennedy, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Florida College of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rehabilitation, pain management, and more.

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 875-5100

Dr. David James Kennedy, MD is a physiatrist in Nashville, TN specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. David James Kennedy, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

2201 Children's Way Suite 1221
Nashville, TN 37212

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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Some issues Dr. David James Kennedy, 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.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	670
injections	181
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	131
nerve procedures	13
pain management	154
spinal procedures	141

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	28
Hispanic	36
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	51
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

aspiration	63
doctor visit	675
injections	227
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	152
nerve procedures	14
pain management	178
spinal procedures	164

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	61
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	55
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

aspiration	33
doctor visit	584
injections	167
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	122
nerve procedures	11
pain management	145
spinal procedures	134

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	36
Hispanic	82
Asian	116
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	88
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

aspiration	26
doctor visit	535
injections	152
nerve block	111
pain management	125
spinal procedures	126

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	23
Hispanic	29
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	32
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

aspiration	34
doctor visit	424
injections	138
nerve block	105
pain management	103
spinal procedures	104

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	21
Hispanic	25
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	43
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

doctor visit	59

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	32

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	36
injections	9
nerve block	11
pain management	9
spinal procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	184
injections	7
nerve block	9
pain management	7
spinal procedures	8

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Kennedy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David James Kennedy, MD treated as a physiatrist in Nashville, TN were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	356
injections	128
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	93
nerve procedures	12
pain management	105
spinal procedures	100

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Kennedy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	188
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	26
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Kennedy, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David James Kennedy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. David James Kennedy, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David James Kennedy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David James Kennedy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David James Kennedy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Avanos Medical	$1,371 COOLIEF $1,350	COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY $21
INTERNATIONAL REHABILITATIVE SCIENCES, INC	$350 rs4I $350
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$192 Interventional Therapies $192
Acclarent, Inc	$145 Acclarent Navwire $145
MML US, Inc.	$142 ReActiv8 $142
Other	$194 Spine $88	Intracept $55	CHANTIX $14	LYRICA $14	FLECTOR PATCH $14	Other $10

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$1,350
Food and Beverage	$695
Consulting Fee	$350

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. David James Kennedy, MD.

Hinge Health, Inc.

2023

$81,473.04

Physician Covered Recipient

Dr. Kennedy previously exercised stock options he received in his capacity as a member of the company's clinical advisory board, and thus acquired a non-controlling equity interest in the company.

Biography

Dr. David Kennedy is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He has indicated that his clinical interests include pain management, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Kennedy attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).