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Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Professional interests include: spina bifida, head injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and more.

3 Crescent Drive Floor 3
Philadelphia, PA 19112

(215) 503-3321

Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD is a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

1513 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 587-3000

(215) 557-8256

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

25 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 606-4888

(215) 923-6808

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3 Crescent Drive Floor 3
Philadelphia, PA 19112

(215) 503-3321

(215) 503-7180

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Some issues Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Steve Williams, M.D. is the Senior Vice President for Rehabilitation Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.”—"A Super Bowl fitness challenge", Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2017

“"I would expect a release in mid-April, right around the 10 weeks," said Dr. Steve Williams, chairman of rehabilitative medicine at Boston University.”—"Next big Giffords decision: When can she go home?", The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 2011

“Some people shot in the front may recover their ability to speak but never truly show emotion again, said Dr. Steve Williams, chairman of rehabilitative medicine at Boston University.”—"Giffords makes 'leaps and bounds' in recovery", Desert News, March 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
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	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
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	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
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	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD in 2016

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
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 2012 - 2016

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2016

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD From 2012 - 2016

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University 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. Steve R. Williams, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve R. Williams, MD 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. Steve R. Williams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$133 VIAGRA $73	TOVIAZ $44	ORGOVYX $16
ViiV Healthcare Company	$120 APRETUDE $120
Allergan Inc.	$39 BOTOX $24	Botox Therapeutic $15
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$14 Myrbetriq $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$307

Biography

Dr. Steve Williams' specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Williams include spinal cord injury, head injury, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Williams is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Williams has a closed panel according to Jefferson Health. After completing medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School, he performed his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and Boston Medical Center.