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Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Baylor College of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: thrombophilia (clotting disorders), liver cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and more.

1211 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221

(360) 293-3101

Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD is a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD is affiliated with Providence.

Office Locations

Providence

605 East Holland Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218

(509) 228-1000

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1211 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221

(360) 293-3101

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4525 3rd Avenue Se Suite 200
Lacey, WA 98503

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Some issues Dr. Arthur Molina III, 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.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News

“Cancer Care Northwest has hired Dr. Arthur Molina III as a medical oncologist and hematologist to practice at its North Spokane clinic.”—"New Hires & Promotions: Feb. 1, 2024", Spokane Journal of Business, February 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	249
chemotherapy	103
doctor visit	555
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
lab tests	1156
minimally invasive procedures	176
port flush	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	44
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	67
doctor visit	335
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	32
port flush	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	627
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	66
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	550
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	21
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	570
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	24
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	683
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	25
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	743
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	32
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	442

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	682

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	39
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1032

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	41
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Spokane, WA were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	158
chemotherapy	103
doctor visit	579
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	660
minimally invasive procedures	104

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	253
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	35

Education & Training

Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

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. Arthur Molina III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan PPO, AARP, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Regence, Providence, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Multicare Connected Care, Health Net Federal Services Champus, Regence MedAdvantage, BCBS MT PPO, Asuris Northwest Health, CoventryFirst Health PPO, Pacific Source, Regence PPO, First Choice PPO, InterWest Health, Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health, Premera Heritage, Health Net - Covered CA HMO, Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO, Premera PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Health Net of Oregon and Health Net - Federal.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

MultiPlan PPO

AARP

Interplan PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

TRICARE

Molina Healthcare

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Regence

Providence

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

Multicare Connected Care

Health Net Federal Services Champus

Regence MedAdvantage

BCBS MT PPO

Asuris Northwest Health

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Pacific Source

Regence PPO

First Choice PPO

InterWest Health

Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health

Premera Heritage

Health Net - Covered CA HMO

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Premera PPO

ChoiceHumana PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington

Health Net of Oregon

Health Net - Federal

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$2,021 Revlimid $1,000	Pomalyst $521	$500
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$114 ELITEK $78	ZALTRAP $18	MOZOBIL $18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$100 SOLIRIS $100
Janssen Products, LP	$77 PROCRIT $77
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$67 FASLODEX $17	$50
Other	$151 Vectibix $55	ORGOVYX $24	ALOXI $20	AFINITOR $17	FARESTON $12	Other $22

**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	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$289
Education	$241

Research Payments

Dr. Arthur Molina III, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $117.

Biography

Dr. Arthur Molina practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology in Anacortes, WA, Spokane, WA, and Lacey, WA. In addition to English, Dr. Molina speaks Spanish. His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and intrathecal chemotherapy (into the spinal fluid). He is affiliated with Providence. After completing medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Amerigroup, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Molina accepts.