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Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hip problems, knee pain, knee problems

599 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

1-800-321-9999

Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem.

Office Locations

1200 Manor Drive
Chalfont, PA 18914

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2400 Maryland Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090

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510 Township Line Road Suite 110
Blue Bell, PA 19422

1-800-321-9999

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Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem

599 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

1-800-321-9999

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“At Abington Memorial Hospital, another one of four local facilities with a higher-than-average readmission rate for hip and knee patients, chief of orthopedics Andrew Star sounded another note of...”—"Debate over readmission data after joint replacements", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2014

“Dr. Andrew Star, an orthopedic surgeon who is the director of joint-replacement surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital in suburban Philadelphia, said rehab patients at nursing homes don't have the...”—"New spin on rehab in nursing homes", NBC News, March 2007

“Andrew Star, an orthopedic surgeon who is director of joint-replacement surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital, said rehab patients at nursing homes did not have the same access to therapy equipment...”—"Nursing homes try to reinvent themselves", Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

joint reconstruction

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	369
doctor visit	1550
hip imaging	427
hospital care	28
injections	369
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	269
lower extremity surgery	269
manual therapy	54
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	1195
pelvic imaging	52
reconstructive surgery	257
rehabilitation	114
synovectomy	12
X-rays	1247

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	433
diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	1650
hip imaging	515
hospital care	19
injections	433
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	298
lower extremity surgery	298
manual therapy	169
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	1428
pelvic imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	284
rehabilitation	586
synovectomy	14
X-rays	1496

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1401
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	749
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	193
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	366
diagnostic evaluation	31
doctor visit	1698
hip imaging	521
hospital care	14
injections	366
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	323
lower extremity surgery	323
manual therapy	190
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	1405
pelvic imaging	67
reconstructive surgery	308
rehabilitation	818
synovectomy	15
X-rays	1489

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	1004

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1414
Black	94
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	801
From 75 to 84	514
85 and over	160
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	340
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	1727
hip imaging	634
hospital care	15
implant surgery	11
injections	340
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	304
lower extremity surgery	304
manual therapy	49
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	1648
pelvic imaging	76
reconstructive surgery	292
rehabilitation	217
synovectomy	12
X-rays	1756

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	998
Female	1882

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2604
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1512
From 75 to 84	972
85 and over	284
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	602
doctor visit	1769
hospital care	24
injections	602
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	363
lower extremity surgery	363
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	489
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	350
synovectomy	13
X-rays	510

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	912

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1265
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	707
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	165
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	381
doctor visit	1359
emergency care	12
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	74
injections	381
inpatient care	74
joint surgery	391
lower extremity surgery	391
musculoskeletal imaging	500
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	391
X-rays	500

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	1029

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1376
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	768
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	175
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	547
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	27
doctor visit	1289
hospital care	54
injections	547
inpatient care	54
joint surgery	357
lower extremity surgery	357
musculoskeletal imaging	500
reconstructive surgery	357
X-rays	500

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	973

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1352
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	722
From 75 to 84	567
85 and over	142
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	600
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	80
doctor visit	1407
hospital care	44
injections	600
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	371
lower extremity surgery	371
musculoskeletal imaging	500
reconstructive surgery	371
X-rays	500

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	990

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1390
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	780
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	150
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	669
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	106
doctor visit	1252
hospital care	33
injections	669
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	308
lower extremity surgery	308
musculoskeletal imaging	397
reconstructive surgery	308
X-rays	397

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	866

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1196
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	652
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	126
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	817
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	135
doctor visit	1421
hospital care	40
injections	817
inpatient care	40
joint surgery	377
lower extremity surgery	377
musculoskeletal imaging	423
reconstructive surgery	377
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	550

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	539
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1263
Black	88
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	137
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	635
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	194
doctor visit	1393
injections	635
joint surgery	413
lower extremity surgery	413
musculoskeletal imaging	503
reconstructive surgery	413
spinal procedures	128
X-rays	631

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	908

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1198
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	668
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	107
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chalfont, PA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

aspiration	523
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	108
diagnostic evaluation	22
doctor visit	1501
emergency care	12
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	524
hospital care	34
implant surgery	11
injections	523
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	343
lower extremity surgery	343
manual therapy	115
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	817
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	56
reconstructive surgery	337
rehabilitation	433
spinal procedures	127
synovectomy	13
X-rays	870

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	951

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1314
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	37

**Age**
75 to 84	514
85 and over	149
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	733

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Jefferson Abington Hospital

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital - Bensalem

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. Andrew M. Star, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Workers' Compensation, United Healthcare, Humana, QualCare, Blue Cross Federal, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Devoted Medicare, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Workers' Compensation

United Healthcare

Humana

QualCare

Blue Cross Federal

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Personal Choice

Devoted Medicare

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew M. Star, 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.	$371,107 Solution System $274,697	SOLUTION $69,548	ATTUNE $20,623	Velys $794	ACTIS $246	Other $5,199
Stryker Corporation	$126,990 Mako $100,377	ACCOLADE $15,381	Tritanium $4,523	TRIATHLON $3,746	KNEES $1,644	Other $1,319
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$47,748 Orthopedics $27,955	Orthopaedics $9,752	CORAIL $7,500	Ortho-Knee $292	$2,250
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$12,074 Velys $4,725	VELYS Hip Navigation $4,725	Solution System $1,875	$749
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$4,103 CORAIL $747	Orthopaedics $504	KNEES $439	Knee $343	ATTUNE $271	Other $1,799
Other	$1,438 Radlink GPS $342	BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM $112	KNEES $110	Zilretta $98	Product Portfolio $93	Other $684

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$512,949
Travel and Lodging	$41,301
Food and Beverage	$8,839
Entertainment	$148
Gift	$135
Other	$86

Research Payments

Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD has received 65 research payments totaling $269,931.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Andrew M. Star, MD.

Radlink, Inc	2019	$1,250,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Investment value .84% Terms of Interest
Radlink, Inc	2018	$201,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares issued in consideration of funds invested
Radlink, Inc	2017	$150,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Invested Interest is .0015%

Biography

Dr. Andrew Star is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist. Dr. Star is especially interested in orthopedic surgery, hip problems, and knee pain. He is affiliated with Jefferson Health. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Geisinger Health Plan, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Willow Grove, PA according to Jefferson Health. He studied medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Star completed his residency training at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.