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Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

1401 Medical Parkway Suite 100 Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedics
Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 324-9170

Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD is an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas (UT) System, Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson, Ascension Seton Cedar Park, Ascension Seton Northwest and SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS.

Office Locations

1401 Medical Parkway Suite 100 Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedics
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Ascension

16020 Park Valley Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681

(512) 324-9170

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and X-rays 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. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	233
doctor visit	518
hip imaging	109
hospital care	28
injections	233
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	23
musculoskeletal imaging	322
pelvic imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	342

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	172
doctor visit	630
hip imaging	141
hospital care	22
injections	172
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
musculoskeletal imaging	425
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	62
reconstructive surgery	59
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	441

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	30
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	589
hip imaging	147
hospital care	38
injections	159
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
musculoskeletal imaging	408
pelvic imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	40
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	450

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	46
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	640
hip imaging	183
hospital care	24
injections	248
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	49
musculoskeletal imaging	457
pelvic imaging	76
reconstructive surgery	56
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	500

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	84
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	318
doctor visit	715
excision	11
hip imaging	25
injections	318
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	50
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
musculoskeletal imaging	304
reconstructive surgery	50
spinal procedures	21
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	282

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	11
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	39
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	254
doctor visit	516
hip imaging	15
injections	254
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	240
reconstructive surgery	59
X-rays	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	259
doctor visit	632
hip imaging	16
hospital care	14
injections	259
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	265
reconstructive surgery	38
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	261

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	13
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	394
doctor visit	605
hip imaging	15
hospital care	22
injections	394
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	253
reconstructive surgery	49
X-rays	238

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	40
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
doctor visit	474
hip imaging	12
hospital care	14
injections	298
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	230
reconstructive surgery	56
X-rays	218

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	32
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	327
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	11
doctor visit	683
hip imaging	17
injections	327
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	62
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	30
musculoskeletal imaging	338
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	62
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	344

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	43
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	269
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	48
doctor visit	505
hip imaging	12
injections	269
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	285
reconstructive surgery	85
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	284

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	13
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	40
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cedar Park, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	266
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
doctor visit	591
excision	11
hip imaging	62
hospital care	23
injections	266
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	320
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	53
spinal procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	325

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	322
Hispanic	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	108
85 and over	38
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	198

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

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas (UT) System

Dell Seton Medical Center

Ascension

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Ascension Seton Northwest

SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 1066 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael S. Valastro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cedar Park, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$10,195 Zilretta $10,195
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,613 $5,613
Medinc of Texas	$3,914 $3,914
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$3,259 JOURNEY $1,870	Journey II XR $364	REAL INTELLIGENCE $273	RI Hip Navigation $252	Journey II $200	Other $299
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,768 Journey II CR $944	Recon Hips $686	Recon Knees $306	Navio Surgical System $240	Journey II Uni $130	Other $462
Other	$2,865 EUFLEXXA $277	FORTEO $233	Zynrelef $192	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $176	OsteoAMP $163	Other $1,824

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$8,450
Food and Beverage	$7,158
Education	$6,628
Travel and Lodging	$6,378

Biography

Dr. Michael Valastro is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Valastro graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is professionally affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center.