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Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD

(447 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: ligament problems, meniscus surgery, sports health, and more.

210 East 64th Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 434-4312

Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD is a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

210 East 64th Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 434-4312

(212) 434-4313

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333 Earle Ovington Boulevard Suite 106
Uniondale, NY 11553

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523 East 72nd Street 7th Floor, Hss - East River Professional Building
New York, NY 10021

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535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

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Some issues Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD can help you with:

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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“And yet, researchers have noted that many patients are not satisfied with the results of surgery, and a significant subset develop complications that sometimes require further surgical...”—"Canary Medical Announces Introduction of Groundbreaking Orthopedic Analytic Platform", News10, December 2022

“Dr. Fred Cushner, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery who has dealt with NBA players for two decades, told The Athletic that while Durant's ligament "will heal in six months,...”—"Isola: If Nets aren't careful, things could get messy in Brooklyn before Kevin Durant ever plays a game for them", New York Times, September 2019

“In a retrospective analysis of 133 patients undergoing SBTKA (average age 60, 83 female) from 2013-2016 at three academic institutions, there was no link between body mass index and length of stay...”—"Two Knees at Once: More Clarity on Pluses and Minuses", MedPage Today, March 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, 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 arthroplasty

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, knee arthroplasty, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	313
doctor visit	614
injections	313
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	67
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	617
reconstructive surgery	52
X-rays	617

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	545
hip imaging	17
injections	230
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	582
reconstructive surgery	53
X-rays	582

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	44
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	239
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	20
doctor visit	558
injections	239
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	67
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	566
reconstructive surgery	55
X-rays	566

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	44
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	23
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	38
doctor visit	541
injections	251
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	445
reconstructive surgery	48
X-rays	445

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	64
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	42
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	222
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	51
doctor visit	559
injections	222
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	490
reconstructive surgery	54
X-rays	490

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	43
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	50
doctor visit	673
injections	250
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	51
musculoskeletal imaging	426
reconstructive surgery	51
X-rays	426

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	51
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	43
doctor visit	690
injections	257
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	262
reconstructive surgery	44
X-rays	262

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	38
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	20
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	58
doctor visit	509
injections	147
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	57
X-rays	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	36
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2020 were aspiration, injections, computer assisted surgery (CAS) and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	74
doctor visit	413
injections	117
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	68
reconstructive surgery	68

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	38
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	164
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	126
doctor visit	683
injections	164
joint surgery	132
lower extremity surgery	132
minimally invasive procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	43
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	25
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2022 were joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	152
doctor visit	764
injections	166
joint surgery	175
lower extremity surgery	175
minimally invasive procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	146

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	34
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	2
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	214
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	62
doctor visit	595
hip imaging	17
injections	214
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	432
reconstructive surgery	67
X-rays	432

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	264
Male	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	315
Hispanic	33
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	121
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

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. Fred D. Cushner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 447 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,112,482 Journey II CR $740,490	Recon Knees $399,771	Other Recon $379,458	Journey II BCS $182,879	Journey II XR $105,764	Other $304,120
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,748,973 Journey II BCS $706,018	NAVIO $379,708	Journey II $205,810	Journey Uni $107,233	Legion $89,405	Other $260,799
KCI USA, Inc	$150,286 PREVENA $132,779	VAC ULTA $800	VAC VERAFLO $257	Advanced Wound Dressings $87	$16,363
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$46,601 Exparel $46,601
ORTHALIGN INC	$30,155 OrthAlign Plus System $21,057	ORTHALIGN PLUS $9,023	Orthalign Plus $75
Other	$35,114 WOUND THERAPEUTICS $7,700	PREVENA $6,250	ZORVOLEX $5,291	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $3,676	DSUVIA $2,000	Other $10,198

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$2,424,121
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,037,139
Consulting Fee	$338,384
Travel and Lodging	$280,328
Food and Beverage	$27,102
Other	$16,538

Research Payments

Dr. Fred D. Cushner, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $29,343.

Biography

Dr. Fred Cushner practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in New York, NY and Uniondale, NY. Dr. Cushner's areas of expertise include knee problems, meniscus surgery, and surgical repair. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. On average, patients gave Dr. Cushner a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received distinctions including New York Super Doctors; Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 15 Years; and Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2008-2022.