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Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1988)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, ACL injury, total joint replacement, and more.

4215 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

(561) 694-7776

Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center.

Office Locations

4215 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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Jupiter Medical Center

2055 Military Trail Suite 200
Jupiter, FL 33458

(561) 694-7776

(561) 694-3099

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Some issues Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

In 2012, Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD performed more lower extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	731
diagnostic evaluation	60
doctor visit	1140
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	217
hospital care	42
injections	765
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
manual therapy	301
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	1138
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	250
reconstructive surgery	62
rehabilitation	1068
spinal procedures	81
X-rays	1469

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	845
diagnostic evaluation	88
doctor visit	1259
hip imaging	248
hospital care	27
injections	865
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	74
manual therapy	491
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	1374
pelvic imaging	237
reconstructive surgery	52
rehabilitation	2206
spinal procedures	22
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	1633

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	816
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	131
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2014 were X-rays, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	756
diagnostic evaluation	54
doctor visit	1252
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	243
hospital care	43
injections	790
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	93
manual therapy	299
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	1451
pelvic imaging	244
reconstructive surgery	61
rehabilitation	1644
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	1733

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	821
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	138
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	627
doctor visit	1201
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	291
hospital care	34
injections	643
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	1663
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	258
reconstructive surgery	81
rehabilitation	119
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	1948

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	960

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1620
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	262
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	769
doctor visit	1294
hospital care	35
injections	789
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	64
manual therapy	29
musculoskeletal imaging	1428
pelvic imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	64
rehabilitation	50
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	1518

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	159
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	934
doctor visit	1540
hospital care	32
injections	962
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	101
manual therapy	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	1542
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	84
rehabilitation	35
spinal procedures	100
X-rays	1664

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	969
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	167
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	923
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	1632
hospital care	36
injections	942
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	105
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	1593
pelvic imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	76
spinal procedures	116
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	1745

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	489
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	172
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	951
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
doctor visit	1613
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	33
injections	977
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	120
lower extremity surgery	114
minimally invasive procedures	39
musculoskeletal imaging	1635
pelvic imaging	44
reconstructive surgery	81
spinal procedures	96
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	1775

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	200
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	657
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
doctor visit	1205
hospital care	14
injections	657
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
manual therapy	35
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	1054
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	86
rehabilitation	96
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	1103

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	136
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	796
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	50
doctor visit	1475
hospital care	14
injections	796
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	112
lower extremity surgery	112
manual therapy	15
minimally invasive procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	889
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	91
rehabilitation	26
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	943

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	671
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	57
doctor visit	1252
injections	671
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
musculoskeletal imaging	844
reconstructive surgery	100
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	885

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	787
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic evaluation	67
doctor visit	1351
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	249
hospital care	31
injections	805
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	95
lower extremity surgery	94
manual therapy	169
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	1328
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	114
reconstructive surgery	76
rehabilitation	655
spinal procedures	58
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	1492

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	871
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	369
85 and over	124
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	388

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1988)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jupiter Medical Center

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. Michael M. Leighton, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Blue California, Great-West Healthcare, AvMed, First Health, United Healthcare, Beech Street, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Humana, Auto, Personal Injury and PB County Healthcare District Trauma.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael M. Leighton, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

MultiPlan

Coventry

Blue California

Great-West Healthcare

AvMed

First Health

United Healthcare

Beech Street

Workers' Compensation

Medicare

Humana

Auto

Personal Injury

PB County Healthcare District Trauma

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,153 TRIATHLON $1,069	Mako $598	ACCOLADE $511	Anato $426	TRIDENT $251	Other $299
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$2,700 Sports Medicine $2,700
Medacta USA, Inc.	$1,484 GMK Sphere $666	AMIStem $650	Reverse Shoulder $95	MasterLoc $73
ACUMED LLC	$1,264 Screw & Pin $1,264
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$736 Joint Implants $736
Other	$2,521 HEALIX $379	Navio Surgical System $284	itotal CR $212	Early Intervention $177	GMK Sphere $120	Other $1,349

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,943
Travel and Lodging	$4,215
Consulting Fee	$2,700

Biography

Dr. Michael Leighton, who practices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Jupiter, FL, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He attended UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Leighton's areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, frozen shoulder, and ACL injury. He can accept AvMed, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Leighton is professionally affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center. He has an open panel in Palm Beach Gardens, FL according to Doctor.com.