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Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC

(Mr. Thomas Aaron Shaver, PA-C)

(59 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Surgery

Professional interests include: shoulder instability, rotator cuff injury, spinal cord injury, and more.

55 W Tietan Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 525-3720

Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC is in Walla Walla, WA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and surgery. Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC is affiliated with Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON.

Office Locations

1017 S 2nd Avenue Suite 1
Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 525-4900

(509) 522-3886

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Providence

301 West Poplar Street Suite 210
Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 897-8959

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55 W Tietan Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 525-3720

(509) 522-1593

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Some issues Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC 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.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic distal clavicle excision

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

joint aspiration

joint injections

joint surgery

reconstructive surgery

shoulder arthroscopy

shoulder surgery

subacromial decompression

total knee replacement

total shoulder replacement

In 2023, Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC performed more arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, joint aspiration, joint injections, joint surgery, reconstructive surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder surgery, subacromial decompression, total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	311
excision	16
injections	69
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	43
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	28
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	423
immobilization	17
injections	64
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	51
pelvic imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	52
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	404
excision	12
injections	83
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	98
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	603
excision	14
fracture surgery	25
injections	108
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	29
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	55
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	403
injections	119
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	39
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	285
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	442
excision	14
injections	285
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	51
minimally invasive procedures	40
reconstructive surgery	64
upper extremity surgery	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	46
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	389
excision	18
injections	214
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	54
reconstructive surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	45
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	263
excision	11
injections	147
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	162

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	47
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	245
injections	220
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	35
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	310
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	388
excision	14
injections	310
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	39
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated as in Walla Walla, WA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and joint surgery.

aspiration	161
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	387
excision	14
fracture surgery	25
immobilization	17
injections	161
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	47
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	285
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	91
85 and over	51
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Washington.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON

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.

Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, First Health, Regence, Aetna Medicare PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, College Place Police Department, Moda PPO, Evernorth PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Providence

First Health

Regence

Aetna Medicare PPO

State of Washington Department of Corrections

College Place Police Department

Moda PPO

Evernorth PPO

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in Walla Walla, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Thomas A. Shaver, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$579 ROSA $579
Stryker Corporation	$23 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $23

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$579
Food and Beverage	$23

Biography

Mr. Thomas Shaver's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and surgery. He practices in Walla Walla, WA. His areas of expertise include the following: shoulder instability, sports health, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He is rated highly by his patients. Mr. Shaver can accept Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Providence.