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Dr. Alena Polesin, MD

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(24 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Professional interests include: hip pain, pain management, gait abnormalities, and more.

160 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

(973) 538-2334

Dr. Alena Polesin, MD is a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Alena Polesin, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center and New Jersey Pain Management.

Office Locations

Morristown Medical Center

160 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

(973) 538-2334

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235 Nj-71
Manasquan, NJ 08736

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Some issues Dr. Alena Polesin, 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. Alena Polesin, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nerve block

sciatic nerve block injection

In 2023, Dr. Alena Polesin, MD performed more nerve block, and sciatic nerve block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

pain management

selective nerve root block

spinal injection

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection

spinal joint injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Alena Polesin, MD performed more injections, pain management, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal injection, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and spinal joint injection 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. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	323
doctor visit	828
injections	261
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve block	166
pain management	232
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	230
X-rays	120

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2013 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	763
injections	304
nerve block	192
pain management	261
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	335
X-rays	156

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	14
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	47
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2014 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	983
injections	582
nerve block	406
pain management	505
spinal procedures	610
X-rays	181

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	71
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2015 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	1043
injections	556
nerve block	382
pain management	489
spinal procedures	710
X-rays	312

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	1038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1558
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	806
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	134
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2016 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	948
injections	500
nerve block	318
pain management	429
spinal procedures	479
X-rays	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	69
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	991
injections	367
nerve block	207
pain management	277
spinal procedures	258
X-rays	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	55
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2018 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	1143
injections	478
nerve block	296
pain management	264
rehabilitation	13
spinal procedures	201
X-rays	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	48
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2019 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	1138
injections	436
nerve block	323
pain management	225
rehabilitation	45
spinal procedures	185
X-rays	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	53
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2020 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	767
injections	243
nerve block	240
pain management	109
spinal procedures	109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	31
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2021 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	1176
injections	426
nerve block	415
pain management	231
spinal procedures	231

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	44
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ during 2022 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	1009
injections	467
nerve block	401
pain management	210
spinal procedures	210

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	43
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alena Polesin, MD treated as a physiatrist in Morristown, NJ were injections, spinal procedures, nerve block and pain management.

aspiration	67
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	980
injections	420
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve block	304
pain management	293
pelvic imaging	19
rehabilitation	29
spinal procedures	323
X-rays	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alena Polesin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	529
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	203
85 and over	54
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	275

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

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Alena Polesin, MD graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Sports Medicine and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sports Medicine

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alena Polesin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System

Morristown Medical Center

New Jersey Pain Management

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alena Polesin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alena Polesin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Morristown, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$561 BOTOX $282	QULIPTA $173	UBRELVY $105
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$217 Horizant $217
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$191 PENNSAID $82	Duexis $81	RAYOS $28
Almatica Pharma LLC	$187 Gralise $187
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$156 XTAMPZA $156
Other	$1,021 BOTOX $97	Osteogenesis Stimulators $86	AJOVY $74	Aimovig $73	Seglentis $64	Other $627

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,333

Biography

Dr. Alena Polesin, who practices in Morristown, NJ and Manasquan, NJ, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Areas of expertise for Dr. Polesin include scoliosis, dystonia, and pain management. Patient ratings for Dr. Polesin average 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) for medical school, she completed her residency training at Columbia University Medical Center. She is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center. Atlantic Health System reports that Dr. Polesin is accepting new patients at her office in Morristown, NJ.