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Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine (2013)
Professional interests include: arm fracture, trigger point injection, calf pain, and more.
18109 Prince Philip Drive Suite 155
Olney, MD 20832

Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Parsippany, NJ specializing in emergency medicine. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Health and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

3 Century Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054

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355 GRAND STREET
Jersey City, NJ 07302

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519 Broadway at 24th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002

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11915 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902

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18109 Prince Philip Drive Suite 155
Olney, MD 20832

Some issues Dr. Kristen Wilkes, 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.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Parsippany, NJ were emergency care, hospital care, outpatient care and catheterization.

catheterization 10
emergency care 272
hospital care 14
outpatient care 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD.

Gender
Female 62
Male 50
Ethnicity
Black / African American 43
Asian / Pacific Islander 5
Non-Hispanic White 28
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 27
Other 1
Age
85 and over 16
75 to 84 27
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension 30
High Cholesterol 25
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 4
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristen Wilkes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar Health
WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP 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. Kristen Wilkes, 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, Aetna, 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, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), 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), 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, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar 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. Kristen Wilkes, 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
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $289 DALVANCE
$289
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $125 FASENRA
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $125 XARELTO
$125
CSL Behring $125 Kcentra
$125
Allergan, Inc. $125 DALVANCE
$125
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $789

Biography

Dr. Kristen Wilkes' medical specialty is emergency medicine. Dr. Wilkes attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Clinical interests for Dr. Wilkes include knee arthritis, arm fracture, and ACL injury. Dr. Wilkes seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Jersey City, NJ.

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