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Dr. Jay James Strain, MD

Accepting New Patients

(446 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair, and more.

7500 Central Avenue Suite 204
Philadelphia, PA 19111

(215) 728-7774

Dr. Jay James Strain, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Jay James Strain, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

5401 Old York Road Klein Building
Philadelphia, PA 19141

(215) 457-4444

(215) 457-7602

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5401 Old York Road Suite 101
Abington Township, PA 19141

(215) 457-4444

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7500 Central Avenue Suite 204
Philadelphia, PA 19111

(215) 728-7774

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Some issues Dr. Jay James Strain, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Jay James Strain, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	582
inpatient care	582

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	489
inpatient care	489

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	186
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	53
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	55
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	427
inpatient care	427

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	43
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	282
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	86
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	58
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
emergency care	33
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	153
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	35
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	56
Dementia	43
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	190
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	39
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	57
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
hospital care	490
inpatient care	490

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	193
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	44
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	55
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43
hospital care	427
inpatient care	427

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	166
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	32
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	21
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	56
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	235
inpatient care	235

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	113
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	23
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	54
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	190
inpatient care	190

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	23
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated as a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

doctor visit	26
emergency care	33
hospital care	390
inpatient care	390

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	149
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	79
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	36
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jay James Strain, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jay James Strain, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	14
Dementia	31

Education & Training

Dr. Jay James Strain, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1990. He is certified by the Board Certification: Trauma Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1990)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Trauma Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jay James Strain, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC

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. Jay James Strain, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jay James Strain, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

Independence Blue Cross

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans)

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only)

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jay James Strain, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 446 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jay James Strain, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$815 Rib Fix Blu $487	Product Portfolio $328
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$477 AlloDerm $348	STRATTICE $129
Allergan Inc.	$188 AlloDerm $188
Hospira Worldwide, Inc.	$176 Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Precedex 100 mcg $61	Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection (Precedex) (100 mcg $53	DYLOJECT DICLOFENAC SODIUM INJECTION $40	Dyloject (Diclofenac Sodium) Injection $22
Baxter Healthcare	$143 Surgical Care - Tisseel $143
Other	$225 Energy: Enseal $23	STRAVIX $22	Da Vinci Surgical System $21	SURGICAL $19	Thoracic ReconstructionFixation $15	Other $125

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,396
Travel and Lodging	$621
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. Jay Strain's area of specialization is general surgery. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic splenectomy, femoral hernia, and surgical repair. Dr. Strain is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Strain accepts. His practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine.