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Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1991)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

6211 Edgemere Boulevard Suite 1
El Paso, TX 79925

(915) 881-8264

Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD is a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD is affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare and Del Sol Medical Center.

Office Locations

6211 Edgemere Boulevard Suite 1
El Paso, TX 79925

(915) 881-8264

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Del Sol Medical Center

6211 Edgemere Suite 1
El Paso, TX 79924

(915) 881-8264

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Some issues Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD 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.

In The News

“We, Dr. Robert Urrea and Patricia Urrea, are very saddened to confirm that our son Jaden was the victim of a fatal shooting early on the morning of October 31st in Dallas.”—"Slain SMU Student Jaden Urrea's Family Calls Killing 'Drive-By Shooting, Unprovoked, Committed By Complete Strangers'", CBS News, November 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spine CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD performed more spine CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

nerve block

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD performed more nerve block, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

In 2012, Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD performed more injections, manual therapy, spinal injection, spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	126
CT scan	118
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	1604
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	33
injections	320
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	270
musculoskeletal imaging	134
nerve block	330
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	11
pain management	194
pelvic imaging	146
spinal procedures	1072
X-rays	728

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	91
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	17
CT scan	89
doctor visit	1483
hip imaging	57
injections	278
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	332
musculoskeletal imaging	142
neck imaging	13
nerve block	296
pain management	187
pelvic imaging	142
spinal procedures	1052
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	748

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	274
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	98
CT scan	77
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	1185
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	19
injections	222
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	186
musculoskeletal imaging	98
nerve block	203
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	16
pain management	124
pelvic imaging	119
spinal procedures	813
X-rays	592

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	237
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	48
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
CT scan	75
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	1259
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	36
injections	254
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	233
musculoskeletal imaging	110
nerve block	259
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	12
pain management	146
pelvic imaging	134
spinal procedures	917
X-rays	675

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	468
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	118
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2016 were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, X-rays and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	85
complementary or alternative therapy	416
CT scan	78
decompression surgery	17
diagnostic evaluation	67
doctor visit	1223
hip imaging	17
injections	221
manual therapy	74
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	190
musculoskeletal imaging	76
neck imaging	14
nerve block	231
nerve procedures	17
pain management	136
pelvic imaging	118
rehabilitation	747
spinal procedures	884
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	646

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	200
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	52
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2017 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, X-rays and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	77
CT scan	57
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	1222
hip imaging	31
injections	173
manual therapy	386
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	232
musculoskeletal imaging	95
neck imaging	12
nerve block	168
nerve procedures	17
pain management	96
pelvic imaging	98
rehabilitation	850
spinal procedures	735
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	526

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	199
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	53
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2018 were spinal procedures, manual therapy, rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
CT scan	69
doctor visit	983
hip imaging	26
injections	154
manual therapy	677
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	205
musculoskeletal imaging	93
neck imaging	17
nerve block	167
pain management	83
pelvic imaging	88
rehabilitation	677
spinal procedures	690
vascular procedures	17
X-rays	514

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	171
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	47
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, manual therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
CT scan	55
doctor visit	886
hip imaging	22
injections	143
manual therapy	508
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	191
musculoskeletal imaging	78
nerve block	132
pain management	81
pelvic imaging	86
rehabilitation	510
spinal procedures	629
X-rays	481

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	147
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	41
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, manual therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
CT scan	19
doctor visit	650
injections	71
manual therapy	270
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nerve block	88
pain management	43
pelvic imaging	38
rehabilitation	281
spinal procedures	335
X-rays	242

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
CT scan	12
doctor visit	620
hip imaging	18
injections	75
manual therapy	350
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	126
musculoskeletal imaging	36
nerve block	92
pain management	46
pelvic imaging	60
rehabilitation	355
spinal procedures	334
X-rays	246

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, manual therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	38
CT scan	41
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	745
injections	130
manual therapy	417
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	127
musculoskeletal imaging	44
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	12
nerve block	129
nerve procedures	12
pain management	92
pelvic imaging	57
rehabilitation	418
spinal procedures	565
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	394

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	27
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated as a spine surgeon in El Paso, TX were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, X-rays and complementary or alternative therapy.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	73
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	17
complementary or alternative therapy	416
CT scan	62
decompression surgery	17
diagnostic evaluation	67
doctor visit	1078
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	28
injections	185
manual therapy	383
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	198
musculoskeletal imaging	84
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	12
nerve block	190
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	13
pain management	111
pelvic imaging	98
rehabilitation	548
spinal procedures	729
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	526

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	177
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	119
85 and over	43
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1991. He completed residency at Children's Rehab Services. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1991)

Residency: Children's Rehab Services (1996)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Edward Urrea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare

Del Sol Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Spineology Inc.	$1,318 Spine Devices $1,318
SI-Bone, Inc.	$641 iFuse Implant $641
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$503 Spine $503
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$117 Mobi-C $83	Walter $34
Augmedics Inc.	$97 Xvision $97
Other	$75 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $63	FORTEO $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,614
Food and Beverage	$1,074
Education	$63

Biography

Dr. Robert Urrea, who practices in El Paso, TX, is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Urrea's areas of clinical interest consist of musculoskeletal problems and general surgery. He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Urrea is affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare.