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Dr. Howard Lantner, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

701 Cottage Grove Road Suite E10
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 522-7121

Dr. Howard Lantner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Howard Lantner, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

Office Locations

701 Cottage Grove Road Suite E10
Bloomfield, CT 06002

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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. Howard Lantner, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

drug delivery implant insertion

tunneled epidural catheter repositioning

In 2023, Dr. Howard Lantner, MD performed more drug delivery implant insertion, and tunneled epidural catheter repositioning procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	376
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
catheterization	16
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	295
hospital care	180
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	180
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	57
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	16
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	38
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	280
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	39
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	347
hospital care	186
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	186
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	44
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	100
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	396
hospital care	120
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	120
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	44
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	12
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	26
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	49
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
catheterization	15
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	326
hospital care	203
implant surgery	18
inpatient care	203
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	57
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	15
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	55
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2018 were implant surgery, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	233
hospital care	12
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	12
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	11
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2019 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	218
implant surgery	11
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2020 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	197
implant surgery	11
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	21
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	11
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	210
hospital care	38
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	38
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	15
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	212
hospital care	25
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	12
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	18
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard Lantner, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
catheterization	13
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	280
hospital care	119
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	119
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	42
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	13
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	212
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lantner, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Connecticut.

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1989)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery, American Board (1998)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard Lantner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$669,357 CALIBER $371,856	Spine $297,410	CREO Deformity $76	Excelsius - GPS $14
4WEB, Inc.	$3,000 SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM $3,000
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$733 ARCH $123	CONCORDE $115	BRAINLAB $103	ACIS $76	ViviGen $61	Other $255
Stryker Corporation	$257 ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems $122	EVEREST Spinal System $117	General K2M Product Discussion $18
Cerapedics Inc.	$102 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $102
Other	$371 Integrated Operative Solutions $60	DSS $43	Spinal Implant $40	Spinal Surgery $36	Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $33	Other $160

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$669,143
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,677

Research Payments

Dr. Howard Lantner, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $48,397.

Biography

Dr. Howard Lantner is a specialist in neurosurgery. Dr. Lantner has a special interest in neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England. Before performing his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Lantner attended MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine.