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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael P. Ast, M.D.
- Paramus location main office
15 E Midland Ave Ste 1A, Paramus, NJ 07652 - New York location
541 E 71st St Fl 6, New York, NY 10021 - New York location
535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
About Dr. Ast
Based in Paramus, NJ, Michael P. Ast, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 969 Medicare patients across 1,429 services. 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 computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure. NPI 1427204106 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (201) 599-8056
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 E MIDLAND AVE STE 1A
Paramus, NJ 07652
541 E 71st St Fl 6
New York, NY 10021
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021
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
1,429 services · 969 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
177 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
111 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
78 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
56 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
384 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
354 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
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Common questions
What is Michael P. Ast's specialty?
Michael P. Ast is an orthopaedic surgeon in Paramus, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael P. Ast?
Michael P. Ast is listed at 15 E Midland Ave Ste 1A, Paramus, NJ 07652. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Michael P. Ast?
The number on file is (201) 599-8056. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Michael P. Ast's NPI number?
Michael P. Ast's National Provider Identifier is 1427204106. 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
How long has Michael P. Ast been practicing?
Michael P. Ast has 18+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2008. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Michael P. Ast known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael P. Ast performs procedures including computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael P. Ast confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael P. Ast. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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