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Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Boston University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and more.

200 W. Main Street Building A, Suite 101
Babylon, NY 11702

(631) 376-0656

Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD is a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health and New York Plastic Surgical Group.

Office Locations

NYU Langone Health

200 W. Main Street Building A, Suite 101
Babylon, NY 11702

(631) 376-0656

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2200 Northern Boulevard
East Hills, NY 11548

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999 Franklin Avenue Suite 300
Garden City, NY 11530

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Some issues Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

adjacent tissue transfer

In 2023, Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD had a list price for adjacent tissue transfer that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
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	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
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	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	26
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	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
emergency care	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
emergency care	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
emergency care	17
immobilization	17
plastic surgery procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	27
tissue transfer	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
emergency care	17
plastic surgery procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	61
tissue transfer	61
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	29
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
emergency care	13
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
emergency care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Babylon, NY were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

doctor visit	57
emergency care	18
immobilization	17
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
tissue transfer	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (2009)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NYU Langone Health

New York Plastic Surgical Group

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 R. Christy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare PPO, Elderplan, GHI CBP and Agewell.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael R. Christy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare PPO

Elderplan

GHI CBP

Agewell

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$179 Maxillofacial ReconstructionFixation $124	MATRIXMANDIBLE $33	CMF $22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$173 COLLAGENASE SANTYL $173
Allergan Inc.	$173 SERI $108	NATRELLE $64
KLS Martin L.P.	$106 Osteosynthesis $106
Stryker Corporation	$93 New Product Development $64	CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM $29
Other	$334 NovoSorb BTM $57	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $43	Varithena Administration Pack $33	Phasix Mesh $29	Omnigraft $22	Other $150

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$981
Education	$56
Travel and Lodging	$22

Biography

Dr. Michael Christy practices plastic surgery and hand surgery. He can take MagnaCare, Elderplan, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), and more. His education and training includes medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Christy has received the distinction of New York Super Doctors. Dr. Christy is professionally affiliated with NuHealth and NYU Langone Health.