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Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Florida College of Medicine (1987)
Professional interests include: arthritis, shoulder dislocation, ACL injury, and more.
13015 Old Glenn Highway Suite 100
Eagle River, AK 99577

Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD is affiliated with Providence, Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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Office Locations

13015 Old Glenn Highway Suite 100
Eagle River, AK 99577
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3801 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508
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Some issues Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

By Affordability:

shoulder surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD performed more lower extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for shoulder surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
doctor visit 70
hip imaging 21
injections 16
musculoskeletal imaging 43
X-rays 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 76
hip imaging 18
musculoskeletal imaging 33
pelvic imaging 19
X-rays 52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2013

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 13
doctor visit 101
hip imaging 13
injections 13
joint surgery 13
lower extremity surgery 13
musculoskeletal imaging 29
pelvic imaging 13
reconstructive surgery 13
X-rays 42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 99
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2014

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
doctor visit 146
injections 12
joint surgery 16
lower extremity surgery 16
pelvic imaging 16
reconstructive surgery 16
X-rays 16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 172
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 264
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2015

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
doctor visit 100
injections 16
joint surgery 17
lower extremity surgery 17
reconstructive surgery 17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2016

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 174
joint surgery 22
lower extremity surgery 22
reconstructive surgery 22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2017

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 21
Dementia 6
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2018 were joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures, upper extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
doctor visit 154
joint surgery 47
lower extremity surgery 19
minimally invasive procedures 28
reconstructive surgery 19
upper extremity surgery 28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165
joint surgery 36
lower extremity surgery 36
reconstructive surgery 36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2019

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2020 were joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 236
joint surgery 41
lower extremity surgery 41
minimally invasive procedures 15
reconstructive surgery 26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 12
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2020

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2021 were joint surgery, reconstructive surgery, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 213
hip imaging 13
joint surgery 66
lower extremity surgery 55
minimally invasive procedures 11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 13
musculoskeletal imaging 40
reconstructive surgery 55
upper extremity surgery 11
X-rays 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 195
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 196
joint surgery 40
lower extremity surgery 40
musculoskeletal imaging 21
reconstructive surgery 40
X-rays 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 191
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagle River, AK were musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery, X-rays and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration 14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 11
doctor visit 148
hip imaging 16
injections 14
joint surgery 33
lower extremity surgery 28
minimally invasive procedures 18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 13
musculoskeletal imaging 33
pelvic imaging 16
reconstructive surgery 27
upper extremity surgery 19
X-rays 33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 99
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 149
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 41
85 and over 1
Less than 65 2
65 to 74 109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 5
Dementia 1

Education & Training

Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Alaska Regional Hospital
Providence Alaska Medical Center

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. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, MultiPlan PPO, TriWest, Providence, Medicare and Premera PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
MultiPlan PPO
TriWest
Providence
Medicare
Premera PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elisha T. Powell IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Arthrex, Inc. $2,200 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY
$2,200
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $245 Persona Revision
$123
$123
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $176 Trauma
$176
Ethicon US, LLC $68 ETHICON
$68
Welch Allyn $19 FlexiPort Blood Pressure Cuff
$19
Other $42 Exparel
$19 		ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
$12 		OFIRMEV
$11
Types of Payments
Education $2,323
Food and Beverage $408
Gift $19

Biography

Dr. Elisha Powell is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Anchorage, AK and Eagle River, AK. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Florida College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. His areas of expertise include frozen shoulder, forearm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Powell usually is in-network for MultiPlan, Cigna, and Providence, as well as other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.