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Shelley R. Blaker, PA

Accepting New Patients

(Shelley Blaker, PA-C)

(3672 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, hip pain

60 Township Line Road Ground Floor
Elkins Park, PA 19027

(215) 663-6800

Shelley R. Blaker, PA is in Elkins Park, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Shelley R. Blaker, PA is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

60 Township Line Road Ground Floor
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Address:

1200 Tabor Road Willowcrest Building, Floor 4
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Address:

170 West Germantown Pike Suite C1
Norristown, PA 19401

Address:

60 Township Line Road
Cheltenham Township, PA

Some issues Shelley R. Blaker, 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.

aspiration	122
doctor visit	135
injections	122

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	170
doctor visit	229
injections	170

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

aspiration	168
doctor visit	215
injections	168

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	254
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	134

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	224
doctor visit	289
injections	224

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	152
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	18
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

aspiration	271
doctor visit	350
injections	271

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	186
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	263
doctor visit	358
injections	263

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	164
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	181
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	15
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

aspiration	194
doctor visit	251
injections	194

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	125
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	411
doctor visit	580
injections	411

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Shelley R. Blaker, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Shelley R. Blaker, PA treated as in Elkins Park, PA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	227
doctor visit	309
injections	227

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Shelley R. Blaker, PA.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	125
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	18
85 and over	8
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Shelley R. Blaker, PA From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Shelley R. Blaker, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC

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.

Shelley R. Blaker, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Behavioral Health, Superior Health Plan, CorVel, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Keystone Health Plan East, MHNet, HealthSpring, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, InterGroup Services, Coventry, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Keystone 65 Select, Sunrise Advantage, HealthAssured, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Advantra, Provider Partners Health Plans (PPHP), Personal Choice 65, HealthAmerica, UPMC Community Health Choices, Keystone 65 Preferred, Gateway Health Plan Medicare, Independence Blue Cross Managed Care, Keystone First, New Courtland Life, Personal Choice, Mental Health Consultants, Keystone 65 Basic, Keystone First Community HealthChoices, Mercy Health Life, UPMC for Life, Fresenius Medical and Keystone First VIP Choice.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Shelley R. Blaker, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Behavioral Health

Superior Health Plan

CorVel

Humana Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Magellan Health Services

Keystone Health Plan East

MHNet

HealthSpring

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

InterGroup Services

Coventry

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

First Health

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Keystone 65 Select

Sunrise Advantage

HealthAssured

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Advantra

Provider Partners Health Plans (PPHP)

Personal Choice 65

HealthAmerica

UPMC Community Health Choices

Keystone 65 Preferred

Gateway Health Plan Medicare

Independence Blue Cross Managed Care

Keystone First

New Courtland Life

Personal Choice

Mental Health Consultants

Keystone 65 Basic

Keystone First Community HealthChoices

Mercy Health Life

UPMC for Life

Fresenius Medical

Keystone First VIP Choice

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Ratings & Reviews

Shelley R. Blaker, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 3672 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Shelley R. Blaker, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Elkins Park, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$26 Zilretta $26
Boston Scientific Corporation	$20 WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$45

Biography

Ms. Shelley Blaker's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She is rated highly by her patients. Her practice in Elkins Park, PA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.