Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 117 |
|---|
Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD is an orthopedist in Omaha, NE specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine and UNMC PHYSICIANS.
Nebraska Medicine
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2023, Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD had a list price for ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska. 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.
In 2012, Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD performed more nerve decompression surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, and tendon surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 117 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2013 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 38 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 19 |
| doctor visit | 482 |
| immobilization | 23 |
| injections | 96 |
| nerve procedures | 19 |
| open surgery | 19 |
| upper extremity surgery | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 97 |
|---|---|
| Female | 143 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 204 |
|---|---|
| Black | 20 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 108 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 74 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 26 |
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 16 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2014 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 20 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 52 |
| doctor visit | 508 |
| injections | 104 |
| nerve procedures | 52 |
| open surgery | 52 |
| upper extremity surgery | 52 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 105 |
|---|---|
| Female | 190 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 274 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 136 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 85 |
| 85 and over | 42 |
| Less than 65 | 32 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 14 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2015 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 19 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 30 |
| doctor visit | 300 |
| injections | 56 |
| nerve procedures | 30 |
| open surgery | 30 |
| upper extremity surgery | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 180 |
|---|---|
| Female | 282 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 398 |
|---|---|
| Black | 32 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 214 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 114 |
| 85 and over | 48 |
| Less than 65 | 86 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 10 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 19 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 33 |
| doctor visit | 262 |
| injections | 56 |
| nerve procedures | 33 |
| open surgery | 33 |
| tendon surgery | 16 |
| upper extremity surgery | 49 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 90 |
|---|---|
| Female | 105 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 174 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 110 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 27 |
| 85 and over | 19 |
| Less than 65 | 39 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 9 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2017 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 11 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 30 |
| doctor visit | 215 |
| injections | 51 |
| nerve procedures | 30 |
| open surgery | 30 |
| upper extremity surgery | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 70 |
|---|---|
| Female | 123 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 160 |
|---|---|
| Black | 22 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 101 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 44 |
| 85 and over | 16 |
| Less than 65 | 32 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 43 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 22 |
| Depression | 32 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 26 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 30 |
| doctor visit | 242 |
| injections | 58 |
| nerve procedures | 30 |
| open surgery | 30 |
| tendon surgery | 17 |
| upper extremity surgery | 47 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 73 |
|---|---|
| Female | 130 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 176 |
|---|---|
| Black | 14 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 103 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 47 |
| 85 and over | 11 |
| Less than 65 | 42 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 32 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 31 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 16 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 27 |
| doctor visit | 373 |
| injections | 84 |
| nerve procedures | 27 |
| open surgery | 27 |
| tendon surgery | 19 |
| upper extremity surgery | 46 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 98 |
|---|---|
| Female | 167 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 231 |
|---|---|
| Black | 16 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 148 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 61 |
| 85 and over | 19 |
| Less than 65 | 37 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 17 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 41 |
| doctor visit | 337 |
| injections | 95 |
| nerve procedures | 41 |
| open surgery | 41 |
| tendon surgery | 19 |
| upper extremity surgery | 60 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 100 |
|---|---|
| Female | 162 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 237 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 133 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 72 |
| 85 and over | 16 |
| Less than 65 | 41 |
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 48 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 30 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 6 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 42 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 36 |
| doctor visit | 382 |
| injections | 158 |
| joint surgery | 13 |
| nerve procedures | 36 |
| open surgery | 36 |
| reconstructive surgery | 13 |
| tendon surgery | 29 |
| transplant procedures | 12 |
| upper extremity surgery | 78 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 120 |
|---|---|
| Female | 198 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 292 |
|---|---|
| Black | 11 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 179 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 92 |
| 85 and over | 17 |
| Less than 65 | 30 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 53 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 42 |
| doctor visit | 351 |
| injections | 177 |
| nerve procedures | 42 |
| open surgery | 42 |
| tendon surgery | 32 |
| upper extremity surgery | 74 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 118 |
|---|---|
| Female | 188 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 281 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 167 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 91 |
| 85 and over | 25 |
| Less than 65 | 23 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 8 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 26 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 17 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 16 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.
| aspiration | 26 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 34 |
| doctor visit | 324 |
| immobilization | 23 |
| injections | 93 |
| joint surgery | 13 |
| nerve procedures | 34 |
| open surgery | 34 |
| reconstructive surgery | 13 |
| tendon surgery | 22 |
| transplant procedures | 12 |
| upper extremity surgery | 48 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD.
| Male | 95 |
|---|---|
| Female | 153 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 220 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 64 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 22 |
| Less than 65 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 48 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoporosis | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 24 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 7 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 8 |
Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Orthopaedic Surgery,: UNMC College of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2006)
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery,: UNMC College of Medicine (2011)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery of the Hand
Licensed In: Nebraska
Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 436 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Omaha, NE.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel E. Firestone, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| TriMed, Inc. |
$5,125
$5,125 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation |
$1,977
SonicAnchor $659 |
Variax $420 |
TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $262 |
SR $225 |
Asnis $179 |
Other $231 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$1,876
DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs $1,876 |
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| Arthrex, Inc. |
$1,190
ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $54 |
$1,136 |
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| Conetic Solutions, Inc. |
$1,149
$1,149 |
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| Other |
$1,388
ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $550 |
AQUAMANTYS $112 |
OFIRMEV $14 |
$712 |
| Travel and Lodging | $7,223 |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $3,824 |
| Education | $1,432 |
| Consulting Fee | $225 |
Dr. Daniel Firestone's specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. In his practice, he is particularly interested in hand problems, wrist problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Firestone is professionally affiliated with Nebraska Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.