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Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD

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(299 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: spinal osteoarthritis, migraine, radiofrequency rhizotomy, and more.

6355 Walker Lane Suite 507
Alexandria, VA 22310

(703) 738-4332

Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA specializing in interventional pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers and PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD.

Office Locations

6355 Walker Lane Suite 507
Alexandria, VA 22310

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Some issues Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, 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.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2012 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
doctor visit	1209
injections	171
pain management	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2013 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	1421
injections	116
pain management	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	97
Hispanic	34
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	89
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
doctor visit	1860
injections	174
pain management	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	107
Hispanic	32
Asian	16
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	90
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
doctor visit	2222
injections	209
pain management	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	1054

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	244
Hispanic	74
Asian	62
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	174
Less than 65	412

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	2497
injections	192
pain management	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	129
Hispanic	34
Asian	24
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	89
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2017 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	2843
injections	206
pain management	105

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	154
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	132
Less than 65	209

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2018 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	2046
injections	127
pain management	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	129
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	117
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2019 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	1467
injections	77
pain management	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	88
Hispanic	29
Asian	21
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	98
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2020 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	1150
injections	57
pain management	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	94
Hispanic	32
Asian	24
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	72
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2021 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	897
injections	42
pain management	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	71
Hispanic	34
Asian	34
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	77
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA during 2022 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	743
injections	50
pain management	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	56
Hispanic	20
Asian	28
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	69
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Alexandria, VA were injections, aspiration and pain management.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	1668
injections	129
pain management	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	106
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	554
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	33
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	194
85 and over	91
Less than 65	159
65 to 74	298

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Sinai Hospital of Detroit (1983)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 299 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abraham Alan Cherrick, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alexandria, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Depomed, Inc.	$72,610 Gralise $29,282	Nucynta $18,037	Gralise and Zipsor $12,589	Zipsor $6,673	Nucynta ER $701	Other $5,327
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$36,308 HYSINGLA ER $12,645	OXYCONTIN $6,176	BUTRANS $200	INTERMEZZO $52	SYMPROIC $22	Other $17,213
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$32,004 Xtampza ER $30,972	XTAMPZA $994	Nucynta $19	$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$17,420 Nucynta $17,387	$33
Purdue Transdermal Technologies L.P.	$12,613 BUTRANS $6,343	HYSINGLA ER $6,270
Other	$53,518 MOVANTIK $16,249	ZOHYDRO ER $9,569	Gralise $7,691	EMBEDA $2,830	Relistor $2,433	Other $14,745

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$159,102
Food and Beverage	$24,521
Travel and Lodging	$19,903
Consulting Fee	$16,050
Honoraria	$2,750
Other	$2,145

Biography

Dr. Abraham Cherrick's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Cherrick is 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include migraine, herniated disc, and spinal osteoarthritis. After attending the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Northern Virginia Magazine 2011 Top Doctors; Northern Virginia Magazine 2012 Top Doctors; and Northern Virginia Magazine 2014 Top Doctors. Dr. Cherrick is professionally affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers. According to National Spine & Pain Centers, new patients are welcome to contact his office in ALEXANDRIA, VA.

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