How do I contact Dr. Michael Ast?

You can contact Dr. Michael Ast at 201-599-8056. The practice is located at 140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 175s in Paramus, New Jersey.

What procedures does Dr. Michael Ast specialize in?

Dr. Michael Ast is an orthopedic surgeon in Paramus, New Jersey specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Michael Ast performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Michael Ast has performed 162 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Michael Ast's ranking in New Jersey?

Dr. Michael Ast is ranked #25 overall in New Jersey for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Michael Ast accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Michael Ast is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 201-599-8056. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Michael Ast, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Ast is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Paramus, New Jersey. In 2023, Dr. Ast performed 108 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#20 in New Jersey) and 54 hip replacements (#30 in New Jersey), for a combined total of 162 procedures. This places Dr. Ast among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in New Jersey.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

108 verified cases

#20 in New Jersey

Hip Replacement

54 verified cases

#30 in New Jersey

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ast

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (162 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ast, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 201-599-8056

140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 175s
Paramus, NJ 07652

NPI: 1427204106

Credentials: M.D.

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 18 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed M.D.

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. Michael Ast, M.D.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ast

Contact & Location

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