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- 44555 Woodward Ave, Suite 105, Pontiac, MI 48341
About Dr. Bahu
Maher J. Bahu, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Pontiac, MI. Maher is a 2002 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Maher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Maher provided 2,517 services to 1,186 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992970313.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (248) 335-2977
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44555 WOODWARD AVE SUITE 105
Pontiac, MI 48341
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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,517 services · 1,186 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
170 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
57 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
34 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
22 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
278 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | Imaging | 73070 |
26 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
231 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
174 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Pontiac 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Maher J. Bahu?
Maher J. Bahu is an orthopedic surgeon in Pontiac, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Maher J. Bahu's address?
Maher J. Bahu is listed at 44555 Woodward Ave Suite 105, Pontiac, MI 48341. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Maher J. Bahu?
The number on file is (248) 335-2977. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Maher J. Bahu?
Maher J. Bahu's National Provider Identifier is 1992970313. 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 Maher J. Bahu train?
Maher J. Bahu attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Maher J. Bahu have?
Maher J. Bahu has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Maher J. Bahu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Maher J. Bahu performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and anchoring of biceps tendon; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of elbow, 2 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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