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Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD

Accepting New Patients

(881 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: trigger finger, musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, ACL injury, and more.

5 Cuba Hill Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740

(631) 628-5000

Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD is an orthopedist in Huntington, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

325 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743

(631) 351-3728

(631) 385-1046

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Mount Sinai Health System

5 Cuba Hill Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740

(631) 628-5000

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Some issues Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

white blood cell differential

In 2023, Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and white blood cell (WBC) differential procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

trigger point injection

In 2012, Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD performed more trigger point injection 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. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	283
blood draw	14
doctor visit	773
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	27
injections	283
inpatient care	27
lower extremity surgery	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	372
doctor visit	1028
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	24
injections	372
inpatient care	24
lower extremity surgery	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	12
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	93
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2014 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	395
blood draw	20
doctor visit	963
hospital care	20
injections	427
inpatient care	20
pain management	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	14
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	105
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	403
doctor visit	951
hospital care	27
injections	403
inpatient care	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	32
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	208
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	557
doctor visit	1212
hospital care	28
injections	634
inpatient care	28
pain management	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	18
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	97
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2017 were injections, aspiration, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	647
doctor visit	1228
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	13
injections	711
inpatient care	13
lower extremity surgery	11
pain management	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	93
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2018 were injections, aspiration, pain management and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	612
blood draw	22
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	1271
excision	12
injections	684
joint surgery	23
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	23
pain management	51
upper extremity surgery	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	84
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2019 were injections, aspiration, pain management and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	675
blood draw	26
doctor visit	1474
injections	752
lab tests	34
pain management	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	22
Hispanic	19
Asian	11
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	123
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2020 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	532
blood draw	24
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1146
injections	611
lab tests	61
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pain management	36
upper extremity surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	93
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	695
blood draw	20
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	1520
injections	823
lab tests	50
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
pain management	67
upper extremity surgery	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	95
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY during 2022 were injections, aspiration, pain management and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	891
blood draw	21
doctor visit	1900
injections	1003
lab tests	45
pain management	73

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	17
Hispanic	21
Asian	20
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	129
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Huntington, NY were injections, aspiration, pain management and lab tests.

aspiration	551
blood draw	21
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	1224
excision	12
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	23
injections	609
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	23
lab tests	42
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
pain management	45
upper extremity surgery	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	577
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	217
85 and over	101
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

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. Armand E. Abulencia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and Healthfirst Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

Oscar

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

Healthfirst Exchange

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 881 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Armand E. Abulencia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntington, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Holding Inc	$1,390 Knee $1,390
Linvatec Corporation	$355 Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy $193	BioBrace 23mm $102	Allograft Tissue $61
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$235 TFN ADVANCED $125	EXPRESSEW $110
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC	$225 Sports Medicine $225
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$169 NovoStitch $169
Other	$558 ACCOLADE $141	ADAPTIVESTIM $123	Juggerknotless $119	Sports Med Shoulder $111	INTELLIS $27	Other $39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,895
Travel and Lodging	$1,037

Biography

Dr. Armand Abulencia's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: arthroscopic surgery, ankle sprain, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Blue California, Elderplan, and Healthfirst appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Abulencia takes. Before performing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. Abulencia attended Yale School of Medicine and Stanford University School of Medicine. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Abulencia's hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. He has an open panel in Greenlawn, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.