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Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC

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(Marianne Elizabeth Wilkins, PA-C)

(168 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: steroid injections, rotator cuff repair, rotator cuff tear, and more.

1101 MADISON STREET SUITE 301
SEATTLE, WA 98104

(206) 505-1300

Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC is in SEATTLE, WA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center and PacMed Clinics.

Office Locations

1101 MADISON STREET SUITE 301
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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Some issues Marianne E. Wilkins, 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.

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

acromial resection

acromioplasty

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

arthroscopic subacromial decompression

decompression surgery

subacromial decompression

In 2023, Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC had a list price for acromial resection, acromioplasty, arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, arthroscopic subacromial decompression, decompression surgery, rotator cuff surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder debridement, shoulder surgery, and subacromial decompression that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

rotator cuff repair

In 2023, Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC had a list price for rotator cuff repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
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 Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2015 were hypertension.

Hypertension	58
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	15
joint surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	42
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
joint surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2017 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2018 were hypertension.

Hypertension	72
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	28
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2020 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	40
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

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	21
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2021 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	12
joint surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
upper extremity surgery	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated as in SEATTLE, WA were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	24
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	8

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

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

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

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

PacMed Clinics

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.

Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Premera HMO, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Premera HMO

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 168 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Marianne E. Wilkins, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-09