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Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD

(Dr. Shane Colby Leavitt, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, knee reconstruction, tendon injury, and more.
1906 Fairview Avenue Suite 400
Caldwell, ID 83605

Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD is an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD is affiliated with West Valley Hospital.

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Office Locations

West Valley Hospital

1906 Fairview Avenue Suite 400
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-4511
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Some issues Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2012, Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Idaho.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 86
doctor visit 303
hip imaging 40
hospital care 15
injections 86
inpatient care 15
musculoskeletal imaging 101
X-rays 101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 81
doctor visit 268
hip imaging 33
injections 81
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 14
musculoskeletal imaging 96
reconstructive surgery 14
X-rays 96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 156
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 13
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 104
doctor visit 281
hip imaging 22
hospital care 24
injections 104
inpatient care 24
musculoskeletal imaging 84
X-rays 84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 32
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 98
doctor visit 246
hip imaging 20
injections 98
musculoskeletal imaging 56
X-rays 56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 264
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 52
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 91
doctor visit 159
hospital care 23
injections 91
inpatient care 23
musculoskeletal imaging 27
X-rays 27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 27
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 37
Dementia 16
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 84
doctor visit 218
injections 84
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 47
X-rays 32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 18
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 239
doctor visit 606
injections 257
musculoskeletal imaging 64
X-rays 64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 320
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 43
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 147
doctor visit 380
injections 147
joint surgery 11
lower extremity surgery 11
musculoskeletal imaging 63
reconstructive surgery 11
X-rays 63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 44
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 120
doctor visit 317
hospital care 15
injections 120
inpatient care 15
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
musculoskeletal imaging 60
reconstructive surgery 12
X-rays 60

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 38
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2020

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 11
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 40
doctor visit 360
hospital care 15
injections 101
inpatient care 15
musculoskeletal imaging 26
X-rays 26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 211
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 16
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD in 2022

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated as an orthopedist in Caldwell, ID were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration 109
doctor visit 297
hip imaging 28
hospital care 18
injections 116
inpatient care 18
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 62
reconstructive surgery 12
X-rays 60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD.

Gender
Female 131
Male 81
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 194
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 25
75 to 84 67
Less than 65 25
65 to 74 92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shane C. Leavitt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

West Valley Hospital

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $4,248 ATTUNE
$2,358 		PINNACLE
$602 		CORAIL
$98 		Knee
$91 		TFN-Advance
$90 		Other
$1,009
Steelhead Surgical Inc $3,292
$3,292
Arthrex, Inc. $2,463
$2,463
Stryker Corporation $814 Mako
$814
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC $155 Columbus AS
$155
Other $463 UE - Simpliciti
$77 		Comprehensive Reverse
$67 		XIAFLEX
$49 		OR3O Dual Mobility
$37 		TRIGEN InterTAN
$29 		Other
$205
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $5,503
Education $3,600
Food and Beverage $2,332

Biography

Dr. Shane Leavitt's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Leavitt's areas of expertise include hip replacement, meniscus repair, and knee replacement. He is affiliated with West Valley Hospital. He graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Leavitt's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

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