Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD.
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Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in sports medicine, primary care and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), EAST SUBURBAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LTD, KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.
1307 Federal Street Suite 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
4262 Old William Penn Highway Suite 110, 1st Floor
Murrysville, PA 15668
970 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD.
Non-Hispanic White | 11 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were , and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 66 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD.
Male | 36 |
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Female | 33 |
From 65 to 74 | 42 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 14 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
Hypertension | 57 |
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High Cholesterol | 52 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
Depression | 23 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 30 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD for Medicare patients.
aspiration | 37 |
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doctor visit | 108 |
injections | 36 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD.
Male | 24 |
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Female | 75 |
Non-Hispanic White | 87 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 62 |
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From 75 to 84 | 16 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
Hypertension | 66 |
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High Cholesterol | 58 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
Depression | 26 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 13 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
Diabetes | 22 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were injections, aspiration and pain management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD for Medicare patients.
aspiration | 66 |
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doctor visit | 193 |
injections | 80 |
pain management | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Pittsburgh, PA were injections, aspiration and pain management.
aspiration | 51 |
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doctor visit | 123 |
injections | 58 |
pain management | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD.
Female | 12 |
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Male | 6 |
Black / African American | 0 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
Non-Hispanic White | 10 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Other | 0 |
75 to 84 | 1 |
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85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 1 |
65 to 74 | 11 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
Hypertension | 13 |
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High Cholesterol | 12 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 6 |
Depression | 5 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 4 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 1 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 1 |
Diabetes | 5 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2013)
Residency: AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa R. Roscher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc. |
$147
$147 |
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$108
EUFLEXXA $108 |
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BIOVENTUS LLC |
$32
Exogen $21 |
Durolane $11 |
Horizon Therapeutics plc |
$26
PENNSAID $14 |
Duexis $12 |
Horizon Pharma plc |
$12
PENNSAID $12 |
Food and Beverage | $326 |
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Dr. Melissa Roscher practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Roscher has obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.