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Drew M. Shafer, PA

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(Drew Shafer PA-C)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rehabilitation

2525 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686

(360) 882-2778

Drew M. Shafer, PA is an orthopedist in Vancouver, WA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Drew M. Shafer, PA is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Legacy Health, Vancouver Clinic and THE VANCOUVER CLINIC INC PS.

Office Locations

Address:

2525 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686

Address:

700 Ne 87th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664

Some issues Drew M. Shafer, PA 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.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	15
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	47
minimally invasive procedures	8
reconstructive surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	36
excision	10
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	33

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	34
excision	10
injections	51
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	22

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	150

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

aspiration	242
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	202
injections	242
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	7
musculoskeletal imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	7
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	30
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	295
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	291
excision	11
injections	295
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	183

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	10

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	22

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	97
doctor visit	76
injections	97
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	36
reconstructive surgery	36

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Drew M. Shafer, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated as an orthopedist in Vancouver, WA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	171
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	97
excision	10
injections	171
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Drew M. Shafer, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Washington.

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Drew M. Shafer, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Legacy Health

Vancouver Clinic

THE VANCOUVER CLINIC INC PS

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.

Drew M. Shafer, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health Network, MultiPlan, CCN, Aetna, Tricare, Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE, Coventry, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 1, Providence Preferred, First Health, PHCS, HealthNet, Molina Marketplace, Three Rivers Provider Network, BlueAdvantage HMO, MedAdvantage PPO, Eyemed, Tapani Employee Benefits, Regence Valiance PPO, PacificSource PPO, Walgreens HMO, Regence Access, Regence PPP, Regence PPO, Regence Valiance HMO, Vision Service Plan, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, PacificSource MyCare HMO, HealthCare Direct and MODA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Drew M. Shafer, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health Network

MultiPlan

CCN

Aetna

Tricare

Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE

Coventry

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage 1

Providence Preferred

First Health

PHCS

HealthNet

Molina Marketplace

Three Rivers Provider Network

BlueAdvantage HMO

MedAdvantage PPO

Eyemed

Tapani Employee Benefits

Regence Valiance PPO

PacificSource PPO

Walgreens HMO

Regence Access

Regence PPP

Regence PPO

Regence Valiance HMO

Vision Service Plan

Lifewise Health Plan of Washington

Premera Blue Cross of Washington

PacificSource MyCare HMO

HealthCare Direct

MODA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Drew M. Shafer, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$17 FOOTANDANKLE $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17

Biography

Dr. Drew Shafer specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Shafer's areas of expertise include musculoskeletal problems and rehabilitation. He is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. His practice in Vancouver, WA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Drew M. Shafer, PA From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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