Dr. Michael Ast, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Ast, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York, NY?

Dr. Michael Ast, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ast is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ast’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ast’s office at (201) 599-8056.

What languages does Dr. Ast speak?

Dr. Ast and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Ast typically treat?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ast diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ast. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Joint Replacement Aftercare
Hip Replacement
Joint Disorder
Knee Replacement
Post-joint replacement care
Joint surgery recovery
Orthopedic aftercare

ICD-10 Codes:

Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Also known as:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Hip Arthritis
Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

Also known as:

Pain in Right Knee
Pain in Left Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee
Left Knee Ache
Left Knee Discomfort
Sore Left Knee

ICD-10 Codes:

M25561: Pain in right knee
M25562: Pain in left knee

What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Ast typically perform?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ast performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ast. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

Also known as:

Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
Orthopedic Navigation System
CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

CPT Codes:

20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

CPT Codes:

0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Ast accept my insurance?

Dr. Ast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 599-8056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Ast accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Ast in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Commercial
Capital Blue Cross
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Ast's office located?

Dr. Michael Ast's Primary Practice

535 E 70th St

New York, NY 10021

(201) 599-8056

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Dr. Michael Ast's Practice 2

1203 Langhorne Newtown Rd Ste 220

Langhorne, PA 19047

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Dr. Michael Ast's Practice 3

15 E Midland Ave Ste 1A

Paramus, NJ 07652

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What hospitals are Dr. Ast affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Ast has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Hospital For Special Surgery,New York, NY

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

What is Dr. Ast's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Ast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427204106.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ast?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ast

What is Dr. Michael Ast's specialty?

Dr. Ast is an Orthopedic Surgeon near New York, NY.

What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dr. Michael Ast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Ast is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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