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Brian K. Puchalski, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

300 Birnie Avenue Suite 201
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 785-4666

Brian K. Puchalski, PA is in Springfield, MA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Brian K. Puchalski, PA is affiliated with Baystate Health, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center (BMC), Baystate Noble Hospital, NORTHEAST ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PLLC and NEW ENGLAND ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS.

Office Locations

300 Birnie Avenue Suite 201
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 785-4666

(413) 846-4742

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325b King Street
Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 785-4666

(413) 788-5772

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

arthroscopic distal clavicle excision

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

claviculectomy

distal clavicle excision

knee X-ray

partial claviculectomy

pelvis X-ray

rotator cuff repair

rotator cuff surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Brian K. Puchalski, PA performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, claviculectomy (clavicle excision), distal clavicle excision (Mumford procedure), knee X-ray, partial claviculectomy, pelvis X-ray, rotator cuff repair, and rotator cuff surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

shoulder surgery

In 2023, Brian K. Puchalski, PA had a list price for joint X-ray, and shoulder surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint surgery

minimally invasive surgery

By Affordability:

acromial resection

acromioplasty

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic subacromial decompression

decompression surgery

subacromial decompression

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Brian K. Puchalski, PA performed more joint surgery, and minimally invasive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for acromial resection, acromioplasty, arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic subacromial decompression, decompression surgery, hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, knee replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, total knee replacement, and X-rays 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
hip imaging	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2014 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	286
doctor visit	686
hip imaging	116
injections	286
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	257
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	283

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	78
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	108
Less than 65	250

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	387
doctor visit	546
injections	387
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
musculoskeletal imaging	121
reconstructive surgery	49
X-rays	121

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	44
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	52
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	591
doctor visit	731
injections	591
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	161
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	161

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	48
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	74
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	600
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	608
excision	11
injections	600
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	36
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	133
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	47
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	58
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	727
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	690
excision	11
injections	727
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	137
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	137

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	50
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	49
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	624
doctor visit	569
injections	624
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	80
reconstructive surgery	41
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	92

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	39
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	38
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	579
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	461
excision	20
injections	579
joint surgery	132
lower extremity surgery	62
minimally invasive procedures	57
musculoskeletal imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	75
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	70
X-rays	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	37
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	38
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	554
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	404
excision	12
injections	554
joint surgery	109
lower extremity surgery	84
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	121
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	84
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	26
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	55
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	604
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	384
excision	15
injections	604
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	58
minimally invasive procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	104
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	58
upper extremity surgery	50
X-rays	118

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	52
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Brian K. Puchalski, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated as in Springfield, MA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	550
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	510
excision	13
hip imaging	64
injections	550
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	47
minimally invasive procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	118
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	48
spinal procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	127

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	540
Hispanic	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	183
85 and over	52
Less than 65	111
65 to 74	304

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian K. Puchalski, PA From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian K. Puchalski, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Bay Path University*. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Bay Path University*

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Brian K. Puchalski, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baystate Health

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

Baystate Medical Center (BMC)

Baystate Noble Hospital

NORTHEAST ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PLLC

NEW ENGLAND ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS

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.

Brian K. Puchalski, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Network Health, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, CeltiCare, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Neighborhood Health Plan, United Healthcare, Unicare, Medicare, Medicaid, Tufts Health Plan, BCBSMA (commercial and Medicare products), FALLON, COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE and HEALTH NEW ENGLAND.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Brian K. Puchalski, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Network Health

Cigna

ConnectiCare

Aetna

CeltiCare

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Neighborhood Health Plan

United Healthcare

Unicare

Medicare

Medicaid

Tufts Health Plan

BCBSMA (commercial and Medicare products)

FALLON

COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE

HEALTH NEW ENGLAND

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Brian K. Puchalski, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$21 Zilretta $21
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.	$18 TRILURON $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$40

Biography

Mr. Brian Puchalski's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He takes Neighborhood Health Plan, ConnectiCare, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Mr. Puchalski is professionally affiliated with Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and Baystate Noble Hospital. His practice in Springfield, MA is open to new patients as reported by Baystate Health.