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Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO

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(2953 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: acupuncture treatment, knee pain, hip pain, and more.

60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

(215) 663-6677

Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO is a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

(215) 663-6677

(215) 663-6265

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Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

9880 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115

(215) 827-1668

(215) 827-1669

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Some issues Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

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.

Joint Injections

In The News

“Dr. Leonard Kamen is a member of the Opioid Task Force at Albert Einstein Medical Center, a board member at the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education in Philadelphia, and...”—"The unseen scars of 250 years of service: PTSD and the opioid crisis [opinion]", Reading Eagle, June 2025

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2012 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	580
hospital care	76
injections	85
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	40
pain management	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2013 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	651
hospital care	70
injections	81
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	26
pain management	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2014 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	609
hospital care	59
injections	67
inpatient care	59
pain management	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	544
hospital care	68
injections	36
inpatient care	68
pain management	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	26
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	632
hospital care	92
injections	70
inpatient care	92
pain management	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	649
hospital care	69
injections	55
inpatient care	69
pain management	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	12
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	614
hospital care	63
injections	53
inpatient care	63
pain management	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2019 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	622
hospital care	53
injections	60
inpatient care	53
pain management	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	449
hospital care	29
injections	19
inpatient care	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2021 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	506
injections	30
pain management	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	578
injections	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated as a physiatrist in Elkins Park, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	584
hospital care	64
injections	52
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	33
pain management	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	215
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	7
Less than 65	136
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pain Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (1983)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

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. Leonard B. Kamen, DO 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. Leonard B. Kamen, DO 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. Leonard B. Kamen, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 2953 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Elkins Park, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leonard B. Kamen, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.	$50,036 BELBUCA $49,936	BUNAVAIL 6.3 mg 30-count box $100
Purdue Transdermal Technologies L.P.	$41,337 BUTRANS $32,705	HYSINGLA ER $8,632
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$40,981 HYSINGLA ER $23,829	BUTRANS $8,322	OXYCONTIN $8,212	INTERMEZZO $14	$603
Depomed, Inc.	$26,352 Nucynta $21,891	Nucynta ER $3,951	Gralise $225	Zipsor $21	Cambia $14	Other $250
Allergan Inc.	$19,562 BOTOX $19,547	Botox Therapeutic $16
Other	$62,743 MOVANTIK $14,317	Nucynta $12,416	SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM $11,882	SUBLOCADE $8,086	BELBUCA $6,072	Other $9,970

**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	$149,162
Honoraria	$39,677
Consulting Fee	$21,988
Travel and Lodging	$16,393
Food and Beverage	$10,822
Other	$2,970

Biography

Dr. Leonard Kamen sees patients in Philadelphia, PA and Elkins Park, PA. His medical specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Kamen has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kamen include elbow pain, plantar fasciitis, and hip pain. He is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. He takes Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Kamen has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Jefferson Health. He is a graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.