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Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD

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(Edward A. Athanasian, MD - MSK Orthopaedic Surgeon)

(643 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician, Oncology (Cancer Care), Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Columbia University (1988)

Professional interests include: ewing's sarcoma, tumor, soft tissue sarcoma, and more.

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

(347) 971-3217

Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD is a physician provider in New York, NY specializing in physician, oncology (cancer care), orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Columbia University in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

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1275 York Avenue New York Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion 160 East 53rd Street New York Ny 10...
New York, NY 10065

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523 East 72nd Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1962

(212) 774-2880

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Some issues Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, 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. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

injections

In 2024, Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD had a list price for injections that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2012 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	562
injections	131
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2013 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	602
injections	126
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	11
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	30
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2014 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	493
injections	107
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2015 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	469
injections	92
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	600
injections	108
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	18
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2017 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	616
injections	150
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	15
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	34
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2018 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	695
injections	182
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	27
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	12
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	43
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	576
injections	117
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	27
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	385
injections	120

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	420
injections	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	28
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	347
injections	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	25
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2023 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
injections	39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2024 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
injections	37

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD in 2024

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

aspiration	44
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	489
injections	102
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD.

**Gender**
Female	189
Male	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	265
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	101
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	19
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD graduated from Columbia University in 1988. He completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University (1988)

Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: New York

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. Edward A. Athanasian, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO), Magnacare, Emblem Essential, Oscar, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23), Healthsmart, Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan), Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst, Husky CT Medicaid, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

Magnacare

Emblem Essential

Oscar

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Healthsmart

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst

Husky CT Medicaid

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 643 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward A. Athanasian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-11-02

Dr. Athanasian or "Dr. A" is the real deal.  I'm not sure what the other reviewer was all about, but I've seen many doctors over my lifetime and Dr. A is it.  He's incredibly knowledgeable and will spend as much time as you the patient would need.  
Sure, he's not in your face crazy as it's just his very nature to remain calm and collected, but he's genuine and I feel like I'm a great judge of character.  Prior to my surgery he provided me with all the necessary options and explained all details thoroughly.  This was a great experience hands down and MSKCC is just a world-class institution.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$266 Aptus $266
BioMedical Enterprises Inc	$100 SPEED $100
Stryker Corporation	$69 TRIATHLON $69
BIOVENTUS LLC	$15 Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $15