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Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO

Accepting New Patients

(395 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: back pain, stroke, head injury, and more.

501 W 14th Street Floor 5
Wilmington, DE 19801

(302) 623-3528

Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO is a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

1513 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 587-3406

(215) 557-8256

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501 W 14th Street Floor 5
Wilmington, DE 19801

(302) 623-3528

(302) 781-3526

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Some issues Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	228

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	579

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	38
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	56
Dementia	50
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	560

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	50
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	48
Dementia	52
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	453

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	72
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	51
Dementia	46
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	302

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	32
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	58
Dementia	56
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	295

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	31
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	58
Dementia	56
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
nursing home care	252

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	73

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	25
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	53
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
nursing home care	181

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	47
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	11

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	12

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO in 2022

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
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	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA were nursing home care.

doctor visit	30
nursing home care	319

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	65
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	23
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation 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. Vaishali S. Vora, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, First Health, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, Humana, Keystone 65 HMO, Medicare FFS, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Blue Card by BCBS and Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

First Health

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Workers' Compensation

Medicaid

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

Humana

Keystone 65 HMO

Medicare FFS

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Blue Card by BCBS

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

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 395 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vaishali S. Vora, DO 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. Vaishali S. Vora, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$11 NovaSure $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11

Biography

Dr. Vaishali Vora is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Before performing her residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Vora attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. Her areas of expertise consist of concussion, neck pain, and stroke. Patient ratings for Dr. Vora average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. Dr. Vora is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Philadelphia, PA.