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Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS

(Dr. Thomas Lee Halvorson, MD)
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Tulane University School of Medicine (1988)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health
911 W. 5th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204

Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS is an orthopedist in Prosser, WA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS is affiliated with Shriners Children's.

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Office Locations

820 Memorial Street Suite 3
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-5599
(509) 788-0488
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Shriners Children's

911 W. 5th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 455-7844
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Some issues Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS can help you with:

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.

In The News 

“Lyman and Dr. Thomas Halvorson, an orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine, will own Orthopedic Specialty Institute initially.”—"Cd'A orthopedic practice to open second clinic here", Spokane Journal of Business, October 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 160
blood draw 27
decompression surgery 21
doctor visit 214
excision 21
injections 160
joint surgery 61
lab tests 81
minimally invasive procedures 61
upper extremity surgery 61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA during 2013 were lab tests, aspiration, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 51
blood draw 22
decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 184
excision 16
injections 51
joint surgery 50
lab tests 75
minimally invasive procedures 50
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 13
musculoskeletal imaging 13
upper extremity surgery 50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 69
Female 58
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 41
doctor visit 84
injections 41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 58
Female 58
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 58
doctor visit 129
injections 58

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 31
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 51
doctor visit 80
injections 51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 22
Female 32
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2017

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated as an orthopedist in Prosser, WA were lab tests, aspiration, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration 72
blood draw 24
decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 138
excision 18
injections 72
joint surgery 55
lab tests 78
minimally invasive procedures 55
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 13
musculoskeletal imaging 13
upper extremity surgery 55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2017

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS.

Gender
Female 32
Male 30
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 18
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS From 2012 - 2017

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 3
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

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

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Shriners Children's

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Prosser, WA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas L. Halvorson, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $123 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$48 		Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set
$33 		ICONIX
$24 		ARTHROSCOPY
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. $102 EUFLEXXA
$102
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $51 SYNVISC-ONE
$31 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$21
Mallinckrodt LLC $41 Pennsaid Topical Solution
$23 		OFIRMEV
$18
BIOVENTUS LLC $23 GELSYN 3
$23
Other $37 BOTOX
$11
$26
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $377

Biography

Dr. Thomas Halvorson is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. His areas of expertise consist of sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Halvorson is professionally affiliated with Shriners Children's. After completing medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. Dr. Halvorson's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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