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Spencer McAndrews, PA

Accepting New Patients

(304 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

8635 W 3rd Street Medical Offices West, Suite 990W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-5900

Spencer McAndrews, PA is in Los Angeles, CA specializing in surgery. Spencer McAndrews, PA is affiliated with Huntington Health, Cedars-Sinai, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION and Cedars Sinai Hand Surgery.

Office Locations

Address:

8635 W 3rd Street Medical Offices West, Suite 990W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Address:

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Some issues Spencer McAndrews, 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.

doctor visit	94
fracture surgery	15
immobilization	25
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

doctor visit	226
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	45
injections	18
open surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

doctor visit	331
fracture surgery	18
immobilization	53
injections	34
open surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	16
Hispanic	12
Asian	17
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Spencer McAndrews, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Spencer McAndrews, PA treated as in Los Angeles, CA were injections, immobilization, aspiration and open surgery.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	415
fracture surgery	20
immobilization	59
injections	65
open surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spencer McAndrews, PA.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spencer McAndrews, PA From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spencer McAndrews, PA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	18
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	3
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Spencer McAndrews, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Huntington Health

Cedars-Sinai

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Cedars Sinai Hand Surgery

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.

Spencer McAndrews, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, HealthSmart PPO, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Beech Street, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, CareMore MAH, CareMore HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Gold Coast PPO, Blue Shield California PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Health Net MAH, Blue Shield California MAH, Aetna ACO and Blue Shield California HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Spencer McAndrews, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

HealthSmart PPO

MultiPlan PPO

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Health Net PPO

Cigna

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

First Health

Beech Street

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

CareMore MAH

CareMore HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Gold Coast PPO

Blue Shield California PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Health Net MAH

Blue Shield California MAH

Aetna ACO

Blue Shield California HMO

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Ratings & Reviews

Spencer McAndrews, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 304 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Spencer McAndrews, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-19