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Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

22215 Northern Boulevard Suite Lobbya
Bayside, NY 11361

(718) 989-8515

Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

22215 Northern Boulevard Suite Lobbya
Bayside, NY 11361

(718) 989-8515

(718) 626-0102

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23-08 30th Avenue 6th Floor
Astoria, NY 11102

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3074 31st Street Floor 2
Astoria, NY 11102

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Some issues Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, 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

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD performed more knee X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	207
doctor visit	453
injections	207

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2013 were injections, aspiration, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	344
doctor visit	711
injections	403
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
pain management	59
synovectomy	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	20
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2014 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	420
doctor visit	802
injections	506
pain management	86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	27
Hispanic	54
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	48
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	378
doctor visit	757
injections	425
musculoskeletal imaging	66
pain management	47
X-rays	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	66
Hispanic	104
Asian	62
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	104
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	465
doctor visit	716
injections	489
musculoskeletal imaging	113
pain management	24
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	30
Hispanic	58
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	360
doctor visit	634
injections	390
musculoskeletal imaging	176
pain management	30
spinal procedures	150
X-rays	326

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	26
Hispanic	52
Asian	24
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	56
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	386
doctor visit	750
injections	409
musculoskeletal imaging	188
pain management	23
spinal procedures	167
X-rays	355

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	30
Hispanic	60
Asian	27
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	54
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	536
doctor visit	981
injections	570
musculoskeletal imaging	205
pain management	14
spinal procedures	189
X-rays	394

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	36
Hispanic	73
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	62
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	401
doctor visit	780
injections	415
musculoskeletal imaging	172
spinal procedures	166
X-rays	338

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	28
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	53
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	396
doctor visit	817
injections	396
musculoskeletal imaging	209
spinal procedures	179
X-rays	388

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	22
Hispanic	53
Asian	24
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	42
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY during 2022 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	327
doctor visit	754
injections	345
musculoskeletal imaging	231
spinal procedures	96
X-rays	327

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	27
Hispanic	55
Asian	27
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	46
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bayside, NY were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	383
doctor visit	741
injections	414
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	170
pain management	40
spinal procedures	140
synovectomy	11
X-rays	293

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	256
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	56
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	50
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery (2018)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

NYU Langone Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bayside, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC	$3,519 PRIMLEV $3,519
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,577 HEALIX $1,233	RIGIDLOOP $410	DYNACORD $345	VAPR $334	FMS $123	Other $132
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,551 RIGIDLOOP $1,403	TRUESPAN $610	$538
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$1,815 $1,815
INSYS Therapeutics Inc	$250 SUBSYS $250
Other	$1,645 Duexis $234	REGENETEN Shoulder $150	SCS IPGs $142	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $139	ARTHROSCOPY $128	Other $853

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,117
Travel and Lodging	$3,426
Education	$1,815

Biography

Dr. Neofitos Stefanides, who practices in Astoria, NY and Bayside, NY, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Stefanides's education and training includes medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Stefanides include sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and surgical procedures. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, and NYU Langone Health. Mount Sinai Health System reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Astoria, NY.