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Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Lee Zuckerman, M.D.)

(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Oncology and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2003)

Professional interests include: cancer, musculoskeletal problems, sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer)

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 2000 Hc2 - Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5860

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD is an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA specializing in orthopedic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD is affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1500 EAST DUARTE ROAD
DUARTE, CA 91010

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 2000 Hc2 - Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5860

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Keck Medical Center of USC

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

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Keck Medical Center of USC

488 E. Santa Clara Street Suite 101
Arcadia, CA 91006

(626) 574-2710

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Some issues Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Lee M. Zuckerman, M.D., a City of Hope orthopedic surgeon, conducted a pioneering procedure where he implanted a telescoping rod inside the bone of Ramirez's right leg using small incisions.”—"Nine cancer survivors to ride on City of Hope's Rose Parade float", KTLA 5, December 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
hip imaging	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19
X-rays	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2014 were X-rays, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	69
open surgery	12
X-rays	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2015 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
X-rays	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	166
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated as an orthopedic oncologist in DUARTE, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and hospital care.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	111
hip imaging	19
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	19
open surgery	12
X-rays	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	53
Hispanic	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	1
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	19
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2003. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Keck Medical Center of USC

USC Arcadia Hospital

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Cigna

Coventry

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DUARTE, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.	$19,962 PRECICE $11,948	PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System $3,500	$4,514
Onkos Surgical, Inc.	$308 $308
Stryker Corporation	$287 Mako $150	T2 $137
NUVASIVE, INC.	$37 PRECICE $37
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$26 Trinity ELITE $26
Other	$66 QINLOCK $23	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $22	ACTISHIELD $13	Stimulan $7

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$19,600
Food and Beverage	$806
Travel and Lodging	$281

Research Payments

Dr. Lee M. Zuckerman, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $2,681.

Biography

Dr. Lee Zuckerman is a surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and orthopedic oncology specialist. He studied medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Zuckerman's areas of expertise consist of sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer) and orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Zuckerman is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Zuckerman accepts. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Zuckerman's office in DUARTE, CA.