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Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD

(158 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Sports Medicine and General Pediatrics

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

175 Carew Street Suite 160
Springfield, MA 01104

(413) 748-7350

Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, pediatric sports medicine and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

Office Locations

175 Carew Street Suite 160
Springfield, MA 01104

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48 Sanderson Street Suite 200
Greenfield, MA 01301

(413) 387-4125

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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. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	337
breast procedures	43
diabetes management	83
doctor visit	869
lab tests	1230
preventive care	665
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
thyroid function tests	76
vaccines	114
women's imaging	43
X-rays	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	381
breast procedures	22
diabetes management	91
doctor visit	985
ear procedures	14
lab tests	1213
nursing home care	14
preventive care	641
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	66
vaccines	130
women's imaging	22
X-rays	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	92
Less than 65	243

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	175
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	410
lab tests	398
preventive care	119
thyroid function tests	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	44
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2015 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	102

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	158

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	42
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	48
injections	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
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

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	92
injections	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
doctor visit	230
injections	141
musculoskeletal imaging	16
X-rays	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	149
injections	94
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	176
injections	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
doctor visit	101
injections	129

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Springfield, MA were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

aspiration	92
blood draw	228
breast procedures	32
diabetes management	66
doctor visit	267
ear procedures	14
injections	92
lab tests	947
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nursing home care	14
preventive care	475
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
thyroid function tests	55
vaccines	122
women's imaging	32
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	107
Male	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She completed residency at Baystate Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics, American Board and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: Baystate Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: Pediatrics, American Board (2006)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 158 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tara D. Futrell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Springfield, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$21 BUTRANS $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21

Biography

Dr. Tara Futrell is a pediatric sports medicine and general pediatrics specialist in Greenfield, MA and Springfield, MA. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Futrell's clinical interests: internal medicine, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and a graduate of Baystate Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Futrell is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.