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Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD

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(Stuart Hershman, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: scoliosis, kyphosis, cervical myelopathy, and more.

55 Fruit Street Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 724-8636

Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD is a spine surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Spine Service and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

55 Fruit Street Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114

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Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive cervical laminectomy

decompressive cervical laminoplasty

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

open sacroiliac joint fusion

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD performed more decompressive cervical laminectomy, decompressive cervical laminoplasty, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, open sacroiliac joint fusion, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

arthrodesis

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

In 2012, Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), cervical spine surgery, and decompressive lumbar laminectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2013 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	15
doctor visit	288
lab tests	157
nerve procedures	13
rehabilitation	342
spinal procedures	177
X-rays	153

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2014 were lab tests, spinal procedures, X-rays and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	295
lab tests	371
nerve procedures	21
rehabilitation	143
spinal procedures	195
X-rays	156

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2015 were lab tests, spinal procedures, X-rays and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	477
lab tests	2564
nerve procedures	24
rehabilitation	247
spinal procedures	330
X-rays	288

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	50
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, lab tests and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	327
lab tests	40
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	179
X-rays	168

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	29
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	161
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	284
neck surgery	31
nerve procedures	55
spinal procedures	94

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), bone surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
bone surgery	33
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	165
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	144

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	18
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
bone surgery	35
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	119
joint surgery	11
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	11
pelvic surgery	11
spinal procedures	122

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
bone surgery	30
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	138
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), bone surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
bone surgery	35
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	168
joint surgery	17
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	17
pelvic surgery	17
spinal procedures	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Boston, MA were lab tests, rehabilitation, X-rays and spinal procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
bone surgery	33
decompression surgery	27
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	224
joint surgery	14
lab tests	783
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	14
pelvic surgery	14
rehabilitation	244
spinal procedures	150
X-rays	191

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Orthopaedic Spine Service

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

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. Stuart H. Hershman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$53,043 EXPEDIUM $44,310	VIPER $8,607	SYNAPSE $125
NUVASIVE, INC.	$47,460 XLIF $31,172	TLIF $7,763	Thoracolumbar $1,112	ALIF $814	Pulse $461	Other $6,137
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$18,454 Spine $10,914	EXPEDIUM $5,669	COUGAR $1,800	Biomaterials-Allograft/Biomate $70
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$11,414 EXPEDIUM $6,180	Thoracolumbar $964	$4,270
Biocomposites Inc	$9,730 Stimulan $7,230	Stimulan Rapid Cure $2,500
Other	$26,252 BoneScalpel $7,077	EXPEDIUM $2,393	Spine $1,459	CD HORIZON $1,443	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,147	Other $12,733

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$116,015
Travel and Lodging	$26,177
Food and Beverage	$13,657
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,657
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$4,800
Other	$46

Research Payments

Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $33,769.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Stuart H. Hershman, MD.

OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.

2022

$49,979.00

Physician Covered Recipient

Privately Held Company-Non Marketable Ownership

Biography

Dr. Stuart Hershman is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Hershman is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Hershman's areas of expertise include laminectomy, scoliosis, and kyphosis. Blue California, Coventry, and Viant seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Hershman accepts. Dr. Hershman is a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU). He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Hershman has an open panel in Boston, MA according to Newton-Wellesley Hospital.