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Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD

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(682 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2002)

Professional interests include: knee pain, hip pain, sports health, and more.

5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-4481

Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in sports medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Some issues Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	283
injections	54
nerve block	17
pain management	29
spinal procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	202
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	44
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

aspiration	48
doctor visit	683
injections	236
minimally invasive procedures	10
nerve block	149
nerve procedures	10
pain management	198
spinal procedures	190

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	59
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	40
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	50
doctor visit	731
injections	211
nerve block	118
pain management	160
spinal procedures	163

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	60
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	47
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	51
doctor visit	724
injections	159
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve block	62
nerve procedures	19
pain management	127
spinal procedures	110

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	52
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

aspiration	43
doctor visit	745
injections	188
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	72
nerve procedures	12
pain management	157
spinal procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	45
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

aspiration	22
doctor visit	455
injections	82
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve block	42
nerve procedures	16
pain management	76
spinal procedures	62

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	34
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

aspiration	30
doctor visit	751
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve block	48
nerve procedures	16
pain management	121
spinal procedures	93

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	51
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

aspiration	54
doctor visit	836
injections	155
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	28
nerve procedures	15
pain management	116
spinal procedures	67

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	59
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chevy Chase, MD were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	640
injections	154
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	69
nerve procedures	14
pain management	124
spinal procedures	106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	67
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	187
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	38
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD From 2014 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	12
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2002. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2002)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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. Edwin Numsuwan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus, D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

Employee Health Plan (EHP)

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 682 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edwin Numsuwan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chevy Chase, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-07