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Eric Culbertson, PA

(138 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

633n 4th Street
Boise, ID 83702

(208) 342-9800

Eric Culbertson, PA is in Boise, ID specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Eric Culbertson, PA is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Office Locations

6165 W Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704

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633n 4th Street
Boise, ID 83702

(208) 342-9800

(208) 342-4223

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Saint Alphonsus Health System

875 S Vanguard Way Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 960-0870

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Some issues Eric Culbertson, PA 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

In 2023, Eric Culbertson, PA had a list price for decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	158
injections	13
nerve procedures	40
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2013 were spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
breathing treatment	13
doctor visit	186
lab tests	22
preventive care	62
thoracic (chest) imaging	31
vaccines	62
X-rays	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2015 were lab tests and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	14
doctor visit	176
lab tests	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	42
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	342

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2017

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
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

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	493

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	927

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1040

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	1084
injections	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	589
injections	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Culbertson, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Eric Culbertson, PA treated as in Boise, ID were spinal procedures, preventive care, vaccines and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	20
blood draw	18
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	476
injections	20
lab tests	20
nerve procedures	40
preventive care	62
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	72
thoracic (chest) imaging	31
vaccines	62
X-rays	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	148
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	9
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Culbertson, PA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Culbertson, PA treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He is certified by the Physician Assistant, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant, Board Certified

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Eric Culbertson, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Eric Culbertson, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 138 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Eric Culbertson, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.

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Biography

Mr. Eric Culbertson practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has indicated that his clinical interests include sports health and musculoskeletal problems. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Mr. Culbertson is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.