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Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1992)

Professional interests include: neuropathy (nerve dysfunction), peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, and more.

3955 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 569-2330

Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD is an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health.

Office Locations

3955 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, FL 32960

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

In 2023, Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD performed more nerve surgery, and open carpal tunnel surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

shoulder MRI

wrist MRI

In 2023, Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD performed more shoulder MRI, and wrist MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint MRI

MRI

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

joint MRI

MRI

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD performed more joint MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and trigger finger surgery 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. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2012 were upper extremity surgery, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	337
joint surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nerve procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	30
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	77
X-rays	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	315
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	81
nerve procedures	35
reconstructive surgery	22
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	73
X-rays	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2014 were musculoskeletal imaging, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	340
injections	29
joint surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve procedures	35
reconstructive surgery	30
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	93
X-rays	88

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	33
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, upper extremity surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	522
injections	45
joint surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	198
nerve procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	29
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	78
X-rays	178

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	100
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	94
Less than 65	288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, upper extremity surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	480
injections	55
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	148
nerve procedures	35
reconstructive surgery	14
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	77
X-rays	136

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	58
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	329
injections	50
joint surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nerve procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	49
X-rays	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2018 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, open surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	278
injections	36
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	45
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	18
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2019 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, open surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
decompression surgery	124
doctor visit	368
injections	42
joint surgery	12
nerve procedures	124
open surgery	124
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	161

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	69
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	32
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2020 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, open surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	309
injections	41
nerve procedures	67
open surgery	67
tendon surgery	44
upper extremity surgery	111

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	23
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2021 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, open surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	96
doctor visit	280
injections	20
nerve procedures	96
open surgery	96
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	26
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL during 2022 were upper extremity surgery, injections, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	663
injections	120
nerve procedures	85
open surgery	85
tendon surgery	49
upper extremity surgery	134

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	20
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	52
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vero Beach, FL were musculoskeletal imaging, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and open surgery.

aspiration	38
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	383
injections	48
joint surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	99
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	83
reconstructive surgery	21
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	95
X-rays	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	305
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	100
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1992. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1992)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lima USA, Inc.	$139,528 SMR Shoulder System $75,215	SMR $51,957	SMR Shoulder System, Physica Knee, Minima Hip, Master SL, H-Max $7,524	Product Portfolio $4,187	SMR Shoulder $545	Other $99
Limacorporate S.p.A.	$102,236 SMR $95,177	Promade $4,010	SMR Shoulder $2,182	Product Portfolio $695	Master SL $172
Sonex Health, Inc.	$61,030 Sx-one Microknife $24,330	ULTRAGUIDECTR $16,607	ULTRAGUIDETFR $12,173	SX-One Microknife $7,920
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc.	$60,434 Conventus Cage $34,338	Conventus PH Cage $19,096	cage $7,000
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$48,685 NuGrip $46,833	Integra Wound Matrix (IWM) $1,852
Other	$10,158 Implate $7,308	HemiCAP Wrist $656	Proclaim IPG $284	ANSPACH $282	Power Tools $273	Other $1,355

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$257,438
Grant	$83,670
Royalty or License	$48,685
Travel and Lodging	$19,684
Honoraria	$7,000
Other	$5,595

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $179,110.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Paul Douglas Paterson, MD.

Sonex Health, Inc.	2021	$2,192.52	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Sonex Health, Inc.	2020	$2,192.52	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc.	2018	$1,120.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Options to purchase common stock
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc.	2017	$960.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Option to purchase common stock
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc.	2019	$854.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Options to purchase common stock issued at the money.

Biography

Dr. Paul Paterson, who practices in Sebastian, FL and Vero Beach, FL, is a medical specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Before performing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo, Dr. Paterson attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school. Clinical interests for Dr. Paterson include arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger. Dr. Paterson is professionally affiliated with Orlando Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Vero Beach, FL.

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