Active NPI 1811996556 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael M. Lynch , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Norwalk, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Lynch, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Norwalk, CT. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 1984, Dr. Lynch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 761 MAIN AVE.

Dr. Lynch maintains professional affiliations with Orthoconnecticut Pllc, Rehabilitation Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

761 Main Ave
Suite 115

Norwalk, CT 068511080

Telephone 2038452200

Fax 2038471940

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Coastal Orthopaedics, Pc Facility NPI 1669471371

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Norwalk, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 42.0 Yrs

State Avg: 30.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Norwalk, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lynch (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Norwalk Specialty Average (42.0 Years) 42.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	15,925	134	$22.00	$7.18
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,492	241	$15.00	$6.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	777	301	$306.60	$80.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	472	350	$235.00	$133.07
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	460	294	$156.35	$48.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	342	252	$159.00	$94.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	105	$97.00	$59.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$358.00	$174.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	84	63	$140.00	$42.68
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	62	61	$162.56	$43.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	48	$5315.00	$1345.16
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	46	46	$412.00	$149.47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	45	$137.00	$41.23
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	36	$115.00	$36.42
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	30	29	$35.00	$16.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	15,600	129	$22.00	$8.92
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,398	239	$15.00	$6.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	757	309	$300.41	$80.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	475	358	$235.00	$134.72
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	399	255	$155.78	$50.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	357	246	$159.00	$95.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$358.00	$176.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	97	72	$140.00	$43.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	69	67	$97.00	$59.74
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	58	54	$151.03	$44.36
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	55	51	$412.00	$152.36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	54	50	$5315.00	$1366.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	40	$115.00	$37.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$137.00	$42.79
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$123.00	$40.29
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$130.00	$40.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	15,025	140	$22.00	$15.70
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,442	250	$15.00	$6.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	758	323	$297.73	$82.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	472	360	$235.00	$138.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	380	272	$159.00	$98.41
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	361	246	$155.00	$51.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$358.00	$180.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	105	83	$140.00	$45.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	70	63	$97.00	$61.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	63	50	$115.00	$36.62
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	58	56	$412.00	$155.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	57	55	$5408.25	$1402.63
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	55	54	$146.00	$45.49
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	28	$137.00	$44.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$237.00	$121.88
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	12	12	$3043.00	$595.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	4,300	43	$22.21	$19.12
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,452	247	$15.00	$6.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	665	296	$237.65	$81.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	449	323	$235.00	$141.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	393	272	$159.00	$100.04
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	359	240	$155.00	$51.17
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	237	57	$226.00	$134.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	112	87	$140.00	$44.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	109	96	$97.00	$61.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$358.00	$180.33
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	70	69	$146.00	$42.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	52	$115.00	$36.94
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	47	46	$412.00	$154.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	47	$5428.09	$1414.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$295.00	$145.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$237.00	$122.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	13	$123.00	$37.92
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$137.00	$44.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	15	$162.00	$47.60
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$115.00	$35.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	903	167	$15.00	$6.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	433	207	$222.35	$78.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	410	266	$159.00	$81.73
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	249	61	$226.00	$142.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	244	206	$235.00	$117.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	169	117	$155.00	$48.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	124	86	$140.00	$43.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$237.00	$117.87
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	64	11	$600.00	$132.53
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	46	$115.00	$35.37
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	42	39	$146.00	$42.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	34	$5315.00	$1512.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$295.00	$149.38
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	28	26	$412.00	$163.28
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	16	$123.00	$37.53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	15	$162.00	$48.07
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$115.00	$36.33
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$137.00	$42.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$358.00	$179.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,213	222	$15.00	$6.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	567	272	$206.17	$72.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	566	368	$159.00	$80.23
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	448	12	$22.00	$18.58
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	299	218	$155.00	$45.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	298	258	$235.00	$116.76
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	295	82	$226.00	$141.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	141	110	$140.00	$40.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$237.00	$116.90
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	56	17	$600.00	$409.20
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	56	50	$146.00	$38.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	52	50	$5315.00	$1503.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	41	$115.00	$32.39
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	35	35	$137.00	$38.53
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	33	32	$412.00	$163.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	29	$162.00	$38.58
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	32	$295.00	$146.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$358.00	$177.79
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	16	$123.00	$29.73
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$4833.00	$1371.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,523	267	$15.00	$7.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	675	430	$154.11	$77.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	472	305	$235.43	$70.83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	338	243	$150.68	$43.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	315	261	$227.33	$115.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	164	121	$135.06	$38.05
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	93	32	$339.89	$138.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$230.53	$116.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	57	$129.85	$31.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	60	57	$7255.16	$1455.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	33	33	$142.52	$38.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$347.64	$176.91
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	30	30	$138.00	$38.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	30	24	$137.20	$40.88
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	28	13	$227.71	$140.40
J3490 Unclassified drugs	28	22	$1155.71	$1016.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	14	$119.74	$34.54
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$285.88	$145.30
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$143.13	$35.09
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	16	15	$1342.00	$162.28
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$3398.45	$599.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,609	259	$15.00	$6.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	657	389	$146.00	$78.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	420	272	$291.10	$71.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	414	326	$220.00	$114.28
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	316	223	$145.00	$43.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	206	155	$130.00	$38.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	78	76	$8187.64	$1479.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$220.00	$116.50
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	57	18	$350.00	$147.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	45	$150.00	$31.06
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	51	49	$130.00	$42.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$340.00	$172.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	22	$100.00	$39.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	27	$150.00	$38.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$110.00	$47.21
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	18	$115.00	$34.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$283.00	$144.98
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	18	18	$3825.00	$596.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 032314

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License CT 032314

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rehabilitation Associates Inc

1931 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 068253506

Phone: 2033848681

Orthoconnecticut Pllc

323 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 068804825

Phone: 2038452200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 05, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2015

Registered at 761 MAIN AVE, SUITE 115, NORWALK, CT 068511080 (Tel: 2038452200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 05, 2015

Registered at 761 MAIN AVE, SUITE 115, NORWALK, CT 068511080 (Tel: 2038452200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 05, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL LYNCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #032314 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811996556

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 15, 2005

Last Update: January 05, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

761 Main Ave, Suite 115

Norwalk, CT 068511080

Phone: 2038452200

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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