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Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

1724 West Union Avenue Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 830-5200

Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA specializing in sports medicine, spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S.

Office Locations

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

1724 West Union Avenue Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 830-5200

(253) 752-1160

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

2727 Hollycroft Street Suite 410
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

(253) 358-4002

(253) 358-4015

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

7308 Bridgeport Way W. Suite 201
Lakewood, WA 98499

(253) 582-7257

(253) 582-1617

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Some issues Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD can help you with:

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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD performed more arthroscopic meniscectomy, and knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total hip replacement

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, total hip replacement, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint surgery

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD performed more joint surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	701
excision	11
hip imaging	86
injections	73
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	180
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	34
spinal procedures	144
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	293

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	633
hip imaging	67
injections	41
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	167
nerve procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	116
X-rays	239

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	52
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	562
hip imaging	62
injections	28
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	84
X-rays	156

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	39
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	543
hip imaging	66
injections	81
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
musculoskeletal imaging	151
nerve procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	44
spinal procedures	64
X-rays	188

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	76
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	569
hip imaging	19
injections	59
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	66
musculoskeletal imaging	91
nerve procedures	31
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	147
X-rays	122

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	36
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	719
hip imaging	28
injections	80
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
musculoskeletal imaging	142
nerve procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	56
spinal procedures	113
X-rays	160

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	43
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	862
hip imaging	32
injections	131
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	101
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	60
musculoskeletal imaging	222
nerve procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	87
spinal procedures	88
X-rays	237

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	49
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
doctor visit	742
hip imaging	26
injections	157
joint surgery	107
lower extremity surgery	107
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	237
reconstructive surgery	107
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	228

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	62
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
doctor visit	638
injections	170
joint surgery	135
lower extremity surgery	135
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	203
reconstructive surgery	123
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	219

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	44
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	184
doctor visit	613
hip imaging	14
injections	184
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	113
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	250
reconstructive surgery	100
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	253

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	201
doctor visit	636
injections	201
joint surgery	99
lower extremity surgery	99
musculoskeletal imaging	292
reconstructive surgery	99
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	308

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	62
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	109
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	656
excision	11
hip imaging	44
injections	109
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	185
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	68
spinal procedures	75
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	218

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	373
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	139
85 and over	46
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	199

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard E. Gray, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$18,473 THORACO-LUMBAR $17,803	Mako $212	Orthobiologics $150	RECON CAPITAL $135	ROBOTICS $128	Other $46
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$3,890 Journey II $2,042	VERILAST Knees $1,185	Journey II XR $436	Navio Surgical System $171	Journey II CR $55
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$1,557 Exparel $1,557
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$237 Zilretta $237
PolyNovo North America LLC	$91 $91
Other	$439 Tymlos $49	EUFLEXXA $49	TITAN NANOLOCK $44	Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $36	BoneScalpel $34	Other $228

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,275
Travel and Lodging	$6,005
Food and Beverage	$2,324
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,075
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. Richard Gray works as a spine surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. His clinical interests encompass replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and robotic surgery. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. Dr. Gray is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. According to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Gray's office in Tacoma, WA.