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Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD

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Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Otago School of Medical Sciences (1990)

Professional interests include: knee pain, lumbar stenosis, cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN specializing in neuromuscular medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Otago School of Medical Sciences in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

evoked potential test

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD performed more evoked potential test, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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 Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
diagnostic procedures	564
doctor visit	15
evoked potential test	11
hospital care	43
injections	32
inpatient care	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration, injections and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	12
evoked potential test	48
hospital care	20
injections	51
inpatient care	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	21
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
complementary or alternative therapy	29
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	52
evoked potential test	60
injections	48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	19
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, complementary or alternative therapy, evoked potential test and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
complementary or alternative therapy	40
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	36
evoked potential test	34
hospital care	30
injections	31
inpatient care	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	30
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2016 were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
complementary or alternative therapy	14
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	50
evoked potential test	38
injections	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2017 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
complementary or alternative therapy	17
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	53
evoked potential test	40
injections	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	11
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2018 were injections, aspiration, evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	47
evoked potential test	54
injections	70
pain management	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	14
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	31
evoked potential test	62
hospital care	47
injections	54
inpatient care	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	22
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
diagnostic procedures	44
evoked potential test	35
hospital care	41
injections	57
inpatient care	41
pain management	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	93

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	23
hospital care	44
injections	81
inpatient care	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	18
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN during 2022 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	63
evoked potential test	31
hospital care	38
injections	60
inpatient care	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Rochester, MN were diagnostic procedures, injections, aspiration and evoked potential test.

aspiration	45
complementary or alternative therapy	25
diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	38
evoked potential test	41
hospital care	37
injections	48
inpatient care	37
pain management	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD graduated from University of Otago School of Medical Sciences in 1990. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Otago School of Medical Sciences (1990)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1999)

Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2000)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrea J. Boon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cadwell Industries, INC	$253 $253

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$253

Biography

Dr. Andrea Boon is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Boon's areas of expertise include the following: cervical herniated disc, knee arthritis, and brachial plexus injury. She is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. After completing medical school at the University of Otago School of Medical Sciences and Mayo Medical School, she performed her residency at Mayo Clinic. She has received the following distinctions: Distinguished Physician Award, AANEM; San Francisco, CA - American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine; and Excellence in Clinical Care Award - Mayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.