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Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD

(Dr. Irving G. Raphael, MD)

(22 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Yale School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

475 Irving Avenue Suite 418
Syracuse, NY 13210

(315) 426-0190

Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD is an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health.

Office Locations

475 Irving Avenue Suite 418
Syracuse, NY 13210

(315) 426-0190

(315) 426-0192

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St. Joseph's Health

5823 Widewaters Parkway
East Syracuse, NY 13057

(315) 500-7546

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Some issues Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, 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.

In The News

“Irving Raphael, a retired orthopedist who conducted his medical training at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse and is a member of the Jewish Medical Association, said he has complained about similar...”—"Anti-Israel student group to host panel that reeks of 'blood libel' at SUNY Downstate: Jewish doctors", New York Post, November 2024

“Dr. Irving Raphael is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.”—"Oswego Health Announces SOS Surgeons to Provide Care In Oswego", Oswego County Today, October 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2012 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
doctor visit	230
hip imaging	26
injections	140
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	49
X-rays	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	221
injections	262
musculoskeletal imaging	49
X-rays	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
doctor visit	279
injections	225
musculoskeletal imaging	68
X-rays	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
doctor visit	466
injections	281
musculoskeletal imaging	65
X-rays	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	44
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	195
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	321
excision	11
injections	195
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	68
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
doctor visit	332
injections	243
musculoskeletal imaging	96
X-rays	96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
doctor visit	281
injections	305
musculoskeletal imaging	79
X-rays	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	177
injections	124
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	11
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD treated as an orthopedist in Syracuse, NY were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	221
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	288
excision	11
hip imaging	26
injections	221
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	63
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD.

**Gender**
Female	144
Male	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	209
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	61
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD From 2012 - 2020

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Joseph's Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.41 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Irving Gary Raphael, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Syracuse, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$2,675 EUFLEXXA $2,675
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$237 Sports Med Hip $210	Sports Med Knee $16	Sports Med Shoulder $11
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, Inc.	$208 $208
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$129 DUPIXENT $115	LIBTAYO $14
Horizon Pharma plc	$119 VIMOVO $68	PENNSAID $27	NO_PRODUCT $12	Duexis $12
Other	$939 Ultrasound Bone Healing $107	Neuro-Chronic Pain $96	Tremfya $73	OPZELURA $66	Osteoarthritis of the knee $62	Other $535

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,995
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$605
Education	$208

Biography

Dr. Irving Raphael specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Raphael's clinical interests encompass musculoskeletal problems and orthopedic surgery. His professional affiliations include Cayuga Health and St. Joseph's Health. He is a graduate of Yale School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with State University of New York (SUNY). According to St. Joseph's Health, he is not acceping new patients at this time.