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Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD

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(Dr. Adam L. Shimer, MD)

(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: spinal deformity

2280 IVY ROAD SUITE 2304
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

(434) 243-3633

Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD is an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

2280 IVY ROAD SUITE 2304
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

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1204 W MAIN STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	618
hospital care	33
injections	19
inpatient care	33
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2013 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	598
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	36
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	12
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	618
hospital care	35
injections	12
inpatient care	35
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	116

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	37
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
doctor visit	475
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
spinal procedures	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	34
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2016 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	603
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	23
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	629
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	30
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	624
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	104

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	20
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	632
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	24
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2020 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	556
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	23
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2021 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	567
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	22
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
bone surgery	11
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	580
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2023 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	583
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	23
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA during 2024 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	561
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	62

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD treated as an orthopedist in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
aspiration	15
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	588
hospital care	25
injections	15
inpatient care	25
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	208
Male	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	324
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	112
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have a history with Dr. Shimer having had 2 spine surgeries performed on me by him. Was good to see him again because I trust him and his advice. His current assessment of my situation was greatly appreciated and advice moving forward seemed very wise to me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shimer is awesome he wants to find the problem instead of saying nothing I can do for you or wanting to do surgery without it being beneficial to me I love he wants to find the problem instead of telling me what I want to hear

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Everyone I met with Is very good. Dr. Shimer is extraordinary. He listened, explained, questioned. I feel confident having him do my surgery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Explained treatment alternatives. Enabled to make an informed and thoughtout decision specific to my needs a situation.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The UVA orthopedic center is a lovely place. Start to finish we were treated with the upmost respect and care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shimer has been my doctor since 2011 and has always listened to my concerns and input of care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shimer has a very good bedside manner. Listened to my opinions and questions on treatment

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shimer is an excellent practitioner. He listens intently and explains fully.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was pleasantly surprised at Dr Shimer's knowledge of my back history.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-05-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Always concerned for my well-being and answers all my questions.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$150,210 MAZOR X SYSTEM $63,568	STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $16,445	INFUSE BONE GRAFT $14,034	Mazor X Stealth Edition $11,205	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $6,724	Other $38,234
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$88,513 O-ARM-ST $18,818	MazorX - Renaissance $13,474	nanoLOCK-C $12,633	StealthStation $11,002	nanoLOCK-L $1,563	Other $31,022
Stryker Corporation	$74,811 XIA $47,133	SERRATO $17,591	CASCADIA $5,500	Tritanium $1,625	AVIATOR $1,444	Other $1,518
NUVASIVE, INC.	$68,278 Monolith $44,479	Cervicothoracic $12,841	XLIF $2,819	TLIF $1,553	Pulse $1,428	Other $5,158
Globus Medical, Inc.	$20,998 AttraX $15,374	Monolith $5,624
Other	$29,113 Spine $14,982	Cervical -Trauma Therapies $8,365	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $4,173	aprevo $486	ProLift $257	Other $850

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$192,806
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$120,962
Royalty or License	$65,477
Travel and Lodging	$41,940
Food and Beverage	$10,738

Research Payments

Dr. Adam Lynn Shimer, MD has received 117 research payments totaling $742,399.

Biography

Dr Shimer works as an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Spine Center in Charlottesville, VA. His clinical areas of interest include the treatment of complex and revision cervical spine conditions and adult spinal deformity.