Active NPI 1407883887 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Charles Distefano , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Paramus, NJ

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Distefano, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Paramus, NJ. Practice services are available at 140 ROUTE 17 NORTH under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

140 Route 17 North
Suite 255

Paramus, NJ 07652

Telephone 2012615501

Fax 2012613350

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Image Plastic Surgery Llc Facility NPI 1548399082

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Paramus, NJ

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 22.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Paramus, NJ (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	912	15	$32.00	$16.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	151	$86.40	$82.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	150	84	$74.96	$68.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$121.37	$119.87
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	66	59	$6.72	$6.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	60	52	$39.43	$35.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	50	37	$37.49	$33.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	47	38	$41.70	$41.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	30	$30.47	$30.08
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	26	$36.87	$36.39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$1522.55	$562.71
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$1523.40	$309.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,800	23	$20.00	$11.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	508	293	$86.03	$83.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	271	154	$71.99	$68.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	192	$128.98	$121.89
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	158	131	$6.46	$6.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	135	113	$37.68	$36.49
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	110	91	$48.06	$42.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	90	71	$35.13	$30.81
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	81	64	$40.31	$34.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	73	70	$48.55	$37.58
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	28	24	$1219.00	$1161.71
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$1522.55	$447.61
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	27	15	$33.42	$33.58
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	24	15	$38.90	$32.69
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	22	$1523.40	$337.75
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	18	14	$35.68	$28.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$34.94	$35.11
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	15	12	$32.48	$32.51
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	14	11	$32.02	$32.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	515	12	$39.52	$17.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	448	245	$133.69	$87.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	227	143	$311.24	$70.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	132	$446.35	$147.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	148	120	$141.12	$42.06
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	128	86	$94.42	$48.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	106	66	$120.78	$36.94
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	97	77	$6.58	$6.33
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	72	61	$96.40	$42.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$128.14	$122.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	63	52	$148.79	$36.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$641.95	$190.06
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	58	51	$25.00	$5.78
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	45	36	$1337.64	$1219.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$4006.17	$467.96
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	35	22	$52.44	$35.88
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	20	13	$71.28	$33.99
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$2232.69	$300.05
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	19	12	$78.28	$36.91
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	17	14	$69.54	$33.05
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$88.04	$40.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	866	18	$46.87	$18.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	420	265	$450.00	$123.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	192	123	$498.70	$70.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	138	$400.00	$84.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	167	94	$150.00	$53.35
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	138	110	$259.78	$46.55
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	136	77	$244.41	$39.72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	121	99	$25.00	$6.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$650.00	$185.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	72	$238.24	$38.39
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	52	50	$150.00	$45.02
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	12	$200.00	$80.04
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$400.00	$152.83
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	29	19	$100.00	$37.34
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	29	19	$105.00	$37.53
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	26	16	$150.00	$40.93
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	25	20	$1500.00	$1160.16
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$150.00	$42.28
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	11	$105.00	$39.48
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	14	14	$125.00	$28.50
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	13	11	$110.00	$33.69
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	13	13	$27964.54	$1408.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$31166.67	$1550.13
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$26136.36	$1555.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,344	22	$31.25	$10.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	704	376	$309.16	$121.45
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	640	18	$46.87	$18.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	282	199	$300.00	$65.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	173	$263.69	$81.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	229	168	$125.00	$43.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	214	177	$25.00	$6.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	211	131	$150.00	$49.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	199	199	$466.08	$182.69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	194	100	$115.00	$37.67
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	123	111	$150.00	$42.48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	116	81	$125.00	$34.73
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	65	39	$105.00	$35.97
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	48	13	$200.00	$78.04
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	38	37	$150.00	$41.36
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	36	22	$100.00	$37.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	34	$400.00	$145.97
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	24	15	$110.00	$31.35
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	17	$115.00	$36.36
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	22	18	$150.00	$38.86
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	17	$125.00	$38.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	17	$21416.67	$1520.63
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	17	13	$115.00	$31.30
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	14	$105.00	$39.52
20926 Tissue graft	12	12	$3000.00	$237.66
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	11	11	$300.00	$59.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,496	43	$31.25	$11.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	765	430	$300.00	$118.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	344	224	$300.00	$66.83
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	269	203	$125.00	$41.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	265	140	$150.00	$47.70
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	251	191	$25.00	$6.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	173	$250.00	$80.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	237	237	$450.84	$180.19
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	194	115	$115.00	$35.85
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	121	112	$150.00	$40.17
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	120	91	$125.00	$33.63
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	108	26	$198.15	$78.41
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	54	34	$105.00	$32.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	54	51	$400.00	$147.18
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	35	15	$100.00	$36.28
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	28	16	$110.00	$31.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$17309.52	$1439.03
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	16	$125.00	$36.63
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	19	17	$115.00	$30.00
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	19	12	$150.00	$37.91
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	17	$150.00	$38.04
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	18	11	$115.00	$32.93
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$115.00	$31.84
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	17	17	$1500.00	$810.02
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$300.00	$54.48
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$18500.00	$1500.57
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	12	12	$105.00	$37.27
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	12	12	$5000.00	$552.56
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$115.00	$36.66
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$15000.00	$1326.33
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	11	11	$3000.00	$161.47
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$10000.00	$1288.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,016	37	$31.25	$12.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,031	512	$300.00	$112.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	390	259	$300.00	$63.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	305	170	$150.00	$45.50
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	300	233	$25.00	$5.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	264	211	$125.00	$39.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	233	233	$451.72	$172.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	188	118	$125.00	$31.72
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	178	112	$115.00	$33.41
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	146	128	$150.00	$38.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	133	30	$200.00	$74.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	65	$250.00	$77.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	63	57	$400.00	$138.96
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	58	38	$105.00	$32.24
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	46	19	$100.00	$31.83
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	31	30	$150.00	$34.72
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	29	20	$110.00	$29.87
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	28	20	$150.00	$35.78
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	26	21	$1500.00	$864.68
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	25	23	$125.00	$34.90
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	15	$115.00	$33.76
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	18	$115.00	$31.88
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	19	$15500.00	$1436.52
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	18	12	$115.00	$28.29
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	15	13	$115.00	$30.01
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	15	15	$5000.00	$512.71
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	14	$16000.00	$1483.64
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	15	15	$125.00	$23.91
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$10000.00	$1217.06
29875 Partial removal of knee joint lining using an endoscope	12	12	$4000.00	$88.69
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	11	11	$150.00	$19.07
38220 Aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	11	11	$3000.00	$35.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NJ MA04126600

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Ugras , MD

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NPI 1649414541

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Frederick Alexander , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1982773545

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 140 ROUTE 17 NORTH, SUITE 255, PARAMUS, NJ 07652 (Tel: 2012615501)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 140 ROUTE 17 NORTH, SUITE 255, PARAMUS, NJ 07652 (Tel: 2012615501)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL DISTEFANO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MA04126600 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407883887

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 28, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

140 Route 17 North, Suite 255

Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: 2012615501

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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