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Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD

(342 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia (1991)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, foot problems

2001 Vail Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28207

(704) 323-2000

Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD is affiliated with OrthoCarolina and ORTHOCAROLINA PA.

Office Locations

2001 Vail Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28207

(704) 323-2000

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250 N Caswell Road Suite 200b
Charlotte, NC 28207

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5935 Carnegie Boulevard Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28209

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710 Park Center Drive Suite 100
Matthews, NC 28105

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In The News

“"Many serious injuries result from these dangerous machines," said Dr. Bruce Cohen, who headed the study of 20 youngsters treated at a North Carolina medical center from 1987 to 1991.”—"MANY CHILDREN INJURED YEARLY BY LAWN MOWERS, STUDY FINDS", Desert News, February 1993

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

foot surgery

leg CT scan

By Affordability:

ankle X-ray

osteotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD performed more foot surgery, and leg CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle X-ray, and osteotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
bone surgery	33
doctor visit	568
hip imaging	43
immobilization	37
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	132
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
musculoskeletal imaging	168
tendon surgery	20
transplant procedures	20
X-rays	165

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
bone surgery	41
doctor visit	561
excision	13
hip imaging	30
immobilization	22
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	87
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	30
musculoskeletal imaging	146
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	16
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were X-rays, lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
bone surgery	64
doctor visit	544
excision	21
hip imaging	20
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	118
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	108
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
bone surgery	47
CT scan	13
doctor visit	506
excision	17
hip imaging	23
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	103
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	23
musculoskeletal imaging	140
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	137

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
bone surgery	42
CT scan	32
doctor visit	528
excision	15
hip imaging	24
immobilization	20
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	158
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	142

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	15
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	28
CT scan	19
doctor visit	291
hip imaging	29
lower extremity surgery	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	124
X-rays	97

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	15
doctor visit	273
hip imaging	30
lower extremity surgery	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	30
musculoskeletal imaging	82
X-rays	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	335
hip imaging	31
lower extremity surgery	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	67
X-rays	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery, X-rays and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	27
CT scan	13
doctor visit	289
hip imaging	21
lower extremity surgery	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	62
X-rays	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), hip imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	17
CT scan	15
doctor visit	333
hip imaging	18
lower extremity surgery	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	47
X-rays	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, CT scan and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	22
CT scan	23
doctor visit	348
hip imaging	15
lower extremity surgery	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	72
X-rays	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Charlotte, NC were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

amputation	14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
bone surgery	33
CT scan	19
doctor visit	416
excision	16
hip imaging	25
immobilization	26
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	106
reconstructive surgery	16
tendon surgery	20
transplant procedures	20
X-rays	97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	287
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	2
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1991. He completed residency at Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -, Orthopedic Surgery. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1991)

Residency: Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -, Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoCarolina

ORTHOCAROLINA PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 342 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$4,052,249 Foot and Ankle $1,004,101	FOOTANDANKLE $692,577	Infinity $463,617	ORTHOLOC $446,629	INBONE $443,543	Other $1,001,782
Stryker Corporation	$1,132,310 PRO-TOE $536,058	GRAVITY SYNCHFIX $239,424	Infinity $93,630	INBONE $93,439	ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $69,382	Other $100,377
Amniox Medical	$48,482 CLARIX $48,482
Arthrex, Inc.	$15,897 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $15,897
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.	$15,266 PRECICE $11,863	$3,402
Other	$16,772 CLARIX $9,076	R&D BIOLOGICS $500	Physio-Stim $278	AmnioGuard $152	PROCARE $138	Other $6,628

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$4,392,857
Consulting Fee	$594,963
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$228,676
Travel and Lodging	$42,731
Food and Beverage	$20,549
Other	$1,200

Research Payments

Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD has received 96 research payments totaling $197,759.

Biography

Dr. Bruce Cohen, who practices in Charlotte, NC and Matthews, NC, is a medical specialist in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Cohen's areas of expertise consist of foot problems and ankle problems. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He has received distinctions including Named a 2023 Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine; Becker's HealthCare Physician Leaders to Know; and North Carolina's Top Doctors, Charlotte Region. He is affiliated with OrthoCarolina.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Elliot Cohen, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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