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Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: women's health issues, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.

1715 North George Mason Drive Suite 504
Arlington, VA 22205

(703) 525-2200

Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD is an orthopedist in Arlington, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center and HCA Virginia.

Office Locations

HCA Virginia

1715 North George Mason Drive Suite 504
Arlington, VA 22205

(703) 525-2200

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Some issues Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, 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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Derek Ochiai, a board-certified arthroscopic hip surgeon and sports medicine doctor at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center in Arlington, Virginia, said there are a variety of hip issues that affect...”—"I'm A Hip Surgeon. Here's The 1 Thing I'd Never Do If I Have Hip Pain.", Huff Post, March 2025

“As for Fitzpatrick, Dr. Derek Ochiai, a Virginia-based orthopedic surgeon who holds no formal connection to the team, said Fitzpatrick is still dealing with a "very serious" injury.”—"Fitzpatrick put on injured reserve with hip injury", The Washington Times, September 2021

“Dr. Derek Ochiai, a Virginia-based orthopedic surgeon who holds no formal connection to the team, told The Washington Times that Fitzpatrick wouldn't necessarily need surgery, depending on the...”—"Fitzpatrick won't undergo surgery for hip injury: reports", The Washington Times, September 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	211
hip imaging	28
injections	159
musculoskeletal imaging	75
X-rays	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
doctor visit	159
hip imaging	21
injections	111
musculoskeletal imaging	36
pelvic imaging	13
X-rays	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	135
hip imaging	29
injections	104
musculoskeletal imaging	58
X-rays	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	130
hip imaging	30
injections	113
musculoskeletal imaging	42
X-rays	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	26
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
doctor visit	156
injections	71

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
doctor visit	168
injections	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
doctor visit	164
injections	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
doctor visit	140
injections	97
pelvic imaging	11
X-rays	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	96
injections	77

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
doctor visit	127
injections	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	161
injections	113
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	218
hip imaging	14
injections	119
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	71
pelvic imaging	21
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	106

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arlington, VA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	155
hip imaging	24
injections	104
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	51
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD.

**Gender**
Female	81
Male	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	92
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	2
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reston Hospital Center

HCA Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek H. Ochiai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arlington, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Linvatec Corporation	$227,717 Linvatec Hip Preservation System $158,153	EZSWITCH PORTAL SAVER $43,795	EZSTART $7,375	PressFT $4,050	EZSTART SCREW $2,976	Other $11,368
BIOVENTUS LLC	$30,893 L360 Thigh System $15,421	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $12,585	L300 Go System $1,037	Exogen $95	Diagnostic Ultrasound $31	Other $1,724
Arthrex, Inc.	$18,837 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $7,811	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $3,158	KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS HIP IMPLANT KITS $101	$7,768
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$5,529 EUFLEXXA $5,529
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$3,756 Sports Med Hip $3,219	Sports Med Knee $155	Sports Med Shoulder $137	Dyonics High Visbility Burrs $79	Other Recon $65	Other $101
Other	$9,656 Linvatec Hip Preservation System $1,460	SYNVISC-ONE $998	Hip $797	Iovera $697	Exparel $599	Other $5,105

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$135,452
Royalty or License	$58,942
Travel and Lodging	$53,774
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,138
Food and Beverage	$17,349
Other	$10,734

Biography

Dr. Derek Ochiai works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ochiai's areas of expertise include the following: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), women's health issues, and sports health. His medical residency was performed at Albany Medical Center. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.