Dr. Michael Distefano, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Distefano is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Paramus, New Jersey. In 2023, Dr. Distefano performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#126 in New Jersey) and 14 hip replacements (#82 in New Jersey), for a combined total of 28 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
14 verified cases
#82 in New Jersey
Knee Replacement
14 verified cases
#126 in New Jersey

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Distefano

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Distefano, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 201-261-5501
140 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652
NPI: 1407883887
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.