Physician Profile
Emily C. Vafek, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vafek
Emily C. Vafek, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Niantic, CT. Emily is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery, diagnostic radiology, and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Emily provided 1,124 services to 804 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (860) 889-7345
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
Niantic, CT 06357
Medical Center Blvd Box 1070
Winston Salem, NC 27157
82 New Park Ave
North Franklin, CT 06254
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,124 services · 804 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
31 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot | Procedure | 28470 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken outside lower leg bone at ankle | Procedure | 27786 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation | Procedure | 25600 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
159 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
155 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | Imaging | 73590 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Emily C. Vafek specialize in?
Emily C. Vafek is an orthopaedic surgeon in Niantic, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Emily C. Vafek located?
Emily C. Vafek is listed at 11 Industrial Park Road, Niantic, CT 06357. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Emily C. Vafek's phone number?
The number on file is (860) 889-7345. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Emily C. Vafek?
Emily C. Vafek's National Provider Identifier is 1790070043. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Emily C. Vafek train?
Emily C. Vafek attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Emily C. Vafek have?
Emily C. Vafek has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Emily C. Vafek do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Emily C. Vafek performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot and application of short leg cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Emily C. Vafek's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Emily C. Vafek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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