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Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, hip problems, and more.

1115 BOULDERS PARKWAY SUITE 100
Richmond, VA 23225

(804) 320-1339

Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD is an orthopedist in Richmond, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD is affiliated with HCA Virginia, OrthoVirginia, ORTHOVIRGINIA INC, Johnston - Willis Hospital TriCities Hospital Chippenham Hospital and OrthoVirginia Chippenham.

Office Locations

Address:

1115 BOULDERS PARKWAY SUITE 100
Richmond, VA 23225

Address:

Prince George, VA

Some issues Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

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.

aspiration	611
doctor visit	1205
hip imaging	68
injections	611
joint surgery	156
lower extremity surgery	156
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	950
pelvic imaging	221
reconstructive surgery	144
spinal procedures	63
X-rays	1254

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	96
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	557
doctor visit	1050
hip imaging	37
injections	557
joint surgery	180
lower extremity surgery	180
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	899
pelvic imaging	199
reconstructive surgery	165
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	1160

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	135
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	77
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	574
doctor visit	1113
hip imaging	47
injections	574
joint surgery	144
lower extremity surgery	144
musculoskeletal imaging	749
pelvic imaging	205
reconstructive surgery	145
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	1027

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1218
Black	294
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	762
From 75 to 84	486
85 and over	140
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

aspiration	867
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	1391
injections	867
joint surgery	260
lower extremity surgery	260
manual therapy	79
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	713
pelvic imaging	237
reconstructive surgery	247
rehabilitation	236
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	1023

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	217
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	107
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	767
doctor visit	1459
injections	767
joint surgery	222
lower extremity surgery	222
musculoskeletal imaging	689
pelvic imaging	274
reconstructive surgery	223
spinal procedures	67
X-rays	1030

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	692

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	846
Black	202
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	98
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	877
doctor visit	1834
injections	877
joint surgery	236
lower extremity surgery	236
musculoskeletal imaging	785
pelvic imaging	356
reconstructive surgery	237
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	70
X-rays	1211

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	830

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	959
Black	242
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	619
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	133
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	746
doctor visit	1559
injections	746
joint surgery	199
lower extremity surgery	199
musculoskeletal imaging	651
pelvic imaging	313
reconstructive surgery	200
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	1011

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	805
Black	210
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	118
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

aspiration	582
doctor visit	1279
injections	582
joint surgery	140
lower extremity surgery	140
musculoskeletal imaging	452
pelvic imaging	242
reconstructive surgery	141
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	739

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	167
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	80
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	1444
doctor visit	3440
injections	1444
joint surgery	286
lower extremity surgery	286
musculoskeletal imaging	1048
pelvic imaging	333
reconstructive surgery	287
spinal procedures	194
X-rays	1575

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Richmond, VA were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	780
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	1593
hip imaging	50
injections	780
joint surgery	204
lower extremity surgery	204
manual therapy	79
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	773
pelvic imaging	264
reconstructive surgery	200
rehabilitation	236
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	81
X-rays	1117

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	162
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	654
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	270
85 and over	84
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	409

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1997)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Virginia

OrthoVirginia

ORTHOVIRGINIA INC

Johnston - Willis Hospital TriCities Hospital Chippenham Hospital

OrthoVirginia Chippenham

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. David W. Miller Sr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, Medicare Railroad, Molina Complete Care, Custom Ink, Sentara Medicare Prime, Sentara Plus, Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage, Anthem MediBlue, Sentara Medicare Savings, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Healthkeepers MediBlue, Oscar, Medicare, Aetna, Sentara Individual & Family, Cigna Connect, Sentara Medicare Salute, Sentara Complete Select, Humana Gold Plus, Tricare/Humana Military, United Healthcare, Sentara Medicare Value, Piedmont Community Health Plan, Sentara Community Plan, Medicaid of Virginia, MedCost/Virginia Health Network, Sentara Complete, Humana, Carefirst, Anthem NYC Retiree Health Alliance, SaveATree, Clear Spring Health, Anthem CareMore, Accountable Care Management Group, Anthem, Aetna Better Health, Sentara POS, Cigna, FAMIS PLUS, Anthem Healthkeepers and Prime Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Healthkeepers Plus

Medicare Railroad

Molina Complete Care

Custom Ink

Sentara Medicare Prime

Sentara Plus

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage

Anthem MediBlue

Sentara Medicare Savings

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Healthkeepers MediBlue

Oscar

Medicare

Aetna

Sentara Individual & Family

Cigna Connect

Sentara Medicare Salute

Sentara Complete Select

Humana Gold Plus

Tricare/Humana Military

United Healthcare

Sentara Medicare Value

Piedmont Community Health Plan

Sentara Community Plan

Medicaid of Virginia

MedCost/Virginia Health Network

Sentara Complete

Humana

Carefirst

Anthem NYC Retiree Health Alliance

SaveATree

Clear Spring Health

Anthem CareMore

Accountable Care Management Group

Anthem

Aetna Better Health

Sentara POS

Cigna

FAMIS PLUS

Anthem Healthkeepers

Prime Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$892,737 ROSA $569,180	ROSA-Knee $95,535	PD-Hip-New Product $50,165	PD-Knee-New Product $28,432	Persona $11,343	Other $138,082
Stryker Corporation	$233,737 KNEES $130,334	TRIATHLON $35,088	MAKOplasty $29,996	Rio $11,918	ROBOTICS $8,925	Other $17,476
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$90,198 DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System $33,600	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $16,972	DJO SURGICAL $9,029	DJO Surgical 3DKnee System $4,823	DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee $1,133	Other $24,641
MEDACTA USA	$10,777 AMIStem $9,561	GMK Sphere $983	Quadra $129	Efficiency $77	Mpact $27
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$8,232 AQUAMANTYS $8,117	PlasmaBlade $103	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $13
Other	$4,270 OrthAlign Plus System $1,187	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $1,088	Palacos $282	ATTUNE $254	Bodycad Uni $146	Other $1,313

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$635,059
Royalty or License	$479,423
Travel and Lodging	$94,218
Food and Beverage	$23,444
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,750
Other	$57

Research Payments

Dr. David W. Miller Sr., MD has received 19 research payments totaling $103,633.

Biography

Dr. David Miller specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a special interest in knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and hip problems. His professional affiliations include HCA Virginia and OrthoVirginia. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Miller's office in Richmond, VA. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine.