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Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD

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Specializes in: Wound Care and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

10 Maple Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230

(413) 854-9930

Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD is a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA specializing in wound care and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems.

Office Locations

Berkshire Health Systems

10 Maple Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230

(413) 854-9930

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24 Park Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Some issues Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, 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. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

non-excisional debridement

skin debridement

In 2023, Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD had a list price for non-excisional debridement, and skin debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

debridement

By Affordability:

excisional debridement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for excisional debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	738
excision	24
hip imaging	19
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	114
injections	170
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	175
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	197

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
doctor visit	505
hip imaging	17
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	54
injections	194
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	136
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	155

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	67
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
doctor visit	404
hip imaging	25
injections	166
musculoskeletal imaging	163
pelvic imaging	29
X-rays	192

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	61
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	395
hip imaging	24
injections	177
musculoskeletal imaging	101
pelvic imaging	23
X-rays	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	108
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	88
injections	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	59
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	101
doctor visit	295
excision	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	61
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	117
doctor visit	368
excision	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	72
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	81
doctor visit	543
excision	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	64
doctor visit	513
excision	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	89
doctor visit	509
excision	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD treated as a wound care provider in Great Barrington, MA were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	148
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	79
doctor visit	370
excision	32
hip imaging	21
injections	148
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	143
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	19
X-rays	173

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	88
Male	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	4

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (1973)

Board Certification: Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurence D. Cohen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Berkshire Health Systems

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$467 Apligraf $251	Dermagraft $115	Affinity/NuShield/Puraply $86	PuraPly AM $14
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$197 Early Intervention $117	Trauma $68	PEAK $12
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$147 Omnigraft $125	TCC-EZ $22
Solventum Corporation	$128 V.A.C. DERMATAC $128
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$119 Acticoat Range $103	Oasis $15
Other	$376 ENTRE $82	URGOK2 $60	ACTIV.A.C. $36	RENASYS GO v2 HOME $31	BUTRANS $28	Other $139

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,348
Travel and Lodging	$86

Biography

Dr. Laurence Cohen practices wound care and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Cohen's areas of expertise include musculoskeletal problems. After attending SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems.