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Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD

Accepting New Patients

(501 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: partial knee replacement, robotic surgery, knee replacement, and more.

140 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 599-8056

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

140 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

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Hospital for Special Surgery

15 E. Midland Avenue Suite 1a
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 599-8056

(201) 599-8055

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535 E 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

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541 East 71st Street 6th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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Some issues Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“"U.S. doctors are performing 1 (million) to 11/2 million knee and hip surgeries annually," said Dr. Michael Ast, medical director of the Robotic Joint Replacement Program at Robert Wood Johnson...”—"Knee and hip replacements on the rise thanks to robotically assisted surgery", NJ.com, July 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

knee arthroplasty

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee arthroplasty, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total hip replacement

In 2013, Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD performed more total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	69
hip imaging	12
hospital care	15
injections	21
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
doctor visit	429
hip imaging	107
hospital care	79
injections	90
inpatient care	79
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	227
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	274

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	74
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	21
doctor visit	556
hip imaging	119
hospital care	68
injections	147
inpatient care	68
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
musculoskeletal imaging	288
pelvic imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	52
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	365

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	100
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	152
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2016 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	326
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	56
doctor visit	875
hospital care	75
injections	326
inpatient care	75
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	87
musculoskeletal imaging	297
reconstructive surgery	87
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	333

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	92
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	54
doctor visit	856
hospital care	72
injections	305
inpatient care	72
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	311
reconstructive surgery	89
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	342

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	45
Hispanic	14
Asian	24
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	71
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	71
doctor visit	542
hospital care	13
injections	104
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	113
musculoskeletal imaging	89
reconstructive surgery	113
X-rays	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	47
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	115
doctor visit	790
injections	21
joint surgery	187
lower extremity surgery	187
reconstructive surgery	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	33
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	50
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2020 were computer assisted surgery (CAS), reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	200
doctor visit	570
injections	33
joint surgery	196
lower extremity surgery	196
reconstructive surgery	196

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	11
Hispanic	20
Asian	18
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	31
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2021 were computer assisted surgery (CAS), reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	256
doctor visit	773
injections	52
joint surgery	255
lower extremity surgery	255
reconstructive surgery	255

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	17
Hispanic	15
Asian	20
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	266
doctor visit	849
injections	76
joint surgery	267
lower extremity surgery	267
reconstructive surgery	267

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	15
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	38
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	1
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	174
doctor visit	682
injections	95
joint surgery	176
lower extremity surgery	176
reconstructive surgery	176

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	2
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Paramus, NJ were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	115
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	123
doctor visit	635
hip imaging	79
hospital care	53
injections	115
inpatient care	53
joint surgery	133
lower extremity surgery	133
musculoskeletal imaging	204
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	133
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	456
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	180
85 and over	57
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 501 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Paramus, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$381,792 REDAPT $72,785	Journey II XR $36,825	Journey II $33,232	Legion Revision $28,554	REAL INTELLIGENCE $22,536	Other $187,861
ORTHALIGN INC	$349,932 ORTHALIGN PLUS $236,835	OrthAlign Plus System $85,639	Orthalign Plus $27,457
Stryker Corporation	$134,033 Mako $59,024	performance solutions $22,017	TRIATHLON $19,122	ACCOLADE $8,657	Reunion $3,000	Other $22,213
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$125,279 Journey II XR $65,343	Journey II BCS $20,459	Journey II CR $10,100	Recon Knees $6,806	R3 $3,586	Other $18,984
ConforMIS, Inc.	$10,866 Hip $9,734	ALL $840	iTotal PS $148	Identity Imprint Knee Replacement System $144
Other	$53,633 PREVENA RESTOR ARTHROFORM $14,450	HTX-011 $6,126	ROSA $5,400	AQUACEL Ag Surgical $2,275	Zynrelef $2,172	Other $23,209

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$351,159
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$286,180
Royalty or License	$276,053
Travel and Lodging	$105,972
Food and Beverage	$29,845
Other	$6,326

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Paul Ast, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $44,504.

Biography

Dr. Michael Ast is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Ast's training includes a residency program at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. These areas are among his clinical interests: computer assisted surgery (CAS), total hip replacement, and partial knee replacement. Patients gave Dr. Ast an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Medicare insurance. He has received distinctions including Bergen Magazine's Top Doctors and NJ Top Docs Top Doctors. Dr. Ast is professionally affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. He welcomes new patients at his office inPARAMUS, NJ as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian.