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Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD

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(Robert W. Frederick, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: knee pain, Achilles tendonitis, Paget's disease, and more.

1118 West Baltimore Pike Health Center 4, 3rd Floor
Media, PA 19063

1-800-321-9999

Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, RECONSTRUCTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II LLC, Rothman Orthopaedics, Physicians Care Surgical Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem and REHABCLINICS SPT INC.

Office Locations

1118 West Baltimore Pike Health Center 4, 3rd Floor
Media, PA 19063

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400 Enterprise Drive 2nd Floor
Limerick, PA 19468

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600 Evergreen Drive Suite 201
Glen Mills, PA 19342

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234 Mall Boulevard Suite G-30
King of Prussia, PA 19406

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

In The News

“Robert Frederick, a sports-medicine physician at the Rothman Institute and an assistant physician with the Phillies, said that with a cartilage tear such as Vick's, normal functions such as...”—"Vick's MRI shows rib cartilage injury", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	163
injections	152
musculoskeletal imaging	87
pelvic imaging	36
X-rays	123

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
doctor visit	165
hip imaging	28
injections	166
musculoskeletal imaging	101
pelvic imaging	25
X-rays	126

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	126

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	201
hip imaging	22
injections	153
musculoskeletal imaging	96
pelvic imaging	28
X-rays	124

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	120
injections	69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	165
injections	121

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	159
injections	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
doctor visit	161
injections	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	154
injections	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	160
hospital care	14
injections	80
inpatient care	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	65

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	178
doctor visit	282
injections	178
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	255
doctor visit	381
injections	255
musculoskeletal imaging	41
X-rays	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Media, PA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	129
doctor visit	191
hip imaging	25
hospital care	14
injections	129
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	69
pelvic imaging	29
X-rays	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	9
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: UH Case Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

RECONSTRUCTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES II LLC

Rothman Orthopaedics

Physicians Care Surgical Hospital

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem

REHABCLINICS SPT 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. Robert W. Frederick, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross, Aetna, United, Tricare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Idependence Blue Cross, Berkshire, NYSHIP, UPMC, Loomis, VA, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, QualCare, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross

Aetna

United

Tricare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Idependence Blue Cross

Berkshire

NYSHIP

UPMC

Loomis

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

QualCare

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Liberty Surgical, Inc	$3,188 $3,188
Stryker Corporation	$1,347 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $527	1688 $278	SDC $246	Mako $150	CONSUMABLES $147
Liberty Surgical Inc.	$1,200 $1,200
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$179 MONOVISC $60	PEAK $56	TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD $30	ORTHOVISC $19	AXERT $15
Vericel Corporation	$145 MACI $115	CARTICEL $30
Other	$503 EUFLEXXA $129	Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate $48	ACUMED $44	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $35	Caldolor $34	Other $213

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,418
Food and Beverage	$1,617
Travel and Lodging	$527

Biography

Dr. Robert Frederick is a physician who specializes in general practice, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. Dr. Frederick's clinical interests include meniscus repair, elbow pain, and sports health. His professional affiliations include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Main Line Health. After attending Rush Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at UH Case Medical Center. Blue California, Aetna, and Geisinger Health Plan seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Frederick accepts. According to Jefferson Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in King Of Prussia, PA.