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Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD

Accepting New Patients

(350 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems, sports health, and more.

1508 John Street Suite B
Cincinnati, OH 45214

(513) 347-9999

Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health, Mercy Health - West Hospital, The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital and MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

Office Locations

1508 John Street Suite B
Cincinnati, OH 45214

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6045 Bridgetown Road Suite 4
Cincinnati, OH 45248

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Some issues Dr. Matthew L. Busam, 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“At Mercy Health, Dr. Matthew Busam MD provides the highest quality in care for orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.”—"Recovery Like a Pro: Physical Therapy at Mercy Health", WCPO Cincinnati, July 2024

“Fortunately, team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matthew Busam performed the surgery, he and the group at Mercy Health will see to a complete recovery.”—"Elder basketball coach Joe Schoenfeld away from day-to-day operations after surgery", WCPO Cincinnati, December 2023

“Mercy Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matthew Busam, who is FC Cincinnati's chief medical officer, said when Bengals head coach Zac Taylor calls Uzomah's progress "encouraging," that tells him it's...”—"Local doc: If C.J. Uzomah's knee is stable and strong, he should be able to play", Journal-News, February 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	252
injections	149

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	252
injections	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	243
injections	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
doctor visit	226
injections	131

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
doctor visit	226
injections	141

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	122
doctor visit	190
injections	122

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	269
injections	209

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	239
doctor visit	296
injections	239

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	19
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	229
injections	161

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	276
injections	165

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
doctor visit	223
injections	167

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cincinnati, OH were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	243
injections	159

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health

Mercy Health - West Hospital

The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI SPECIALTY CARE LLC

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. Matthew L. Busam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, HealthSmart, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Sagamore, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Medicare Railroad KY & OH, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH, Valor Health Plan OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Aetna Better Health OH, Essence Lumeris OH, Medigold OH, Direct Health Connect/H2B OH, USA MCO OH, Ohio Health Choice, Ohio BWC, Immergrun OH, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

HealthSpring

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

HealthSmart

Medical Mutual

United Healthcare

Three Rivers

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Sagamore

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Medicare Railroad KY & OH

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH

Valor Health Plan OH

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Aetna Better Health OH

Essence Lumeris OH

Medigold OH

Direct Health Connect/H2B OH

USA MCO OH

Ohio Health Choice

Ohio BWC

Immergrun OH

CareSource OH

Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 350 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew L. Busam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-13

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Dr busam was awesome. He drained my knee and gave me a shot. All the whole taking to me. Quickest appointment ever. I was very happy with the outcome. My knee feels great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-03

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This was my first meeting of Dr. Matthew Busam and was extremely happy with his concern and understanding of my pain and situation. He asked questions and listened to me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-11

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I will only go to see Dr Busam. He genuinely cares, remembers my kids and is probably the best ortho doc in the country. Who wouldn't feel like they are in good hands.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-26

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Dr. Busam was great!! He explained everything and answered all our questions!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-17

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Dr. Busam was very caring and did a great job explaining everything to me!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-19

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A very caring and Professional group of folks. Class of the class.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-07

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I fortunate to be attended to by the best in this area Dr Busam

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-14

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Explained everything thoroughly. Great "bed side manner

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-18

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I have referred a friend, she was happy with visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-02

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I would recommend this character anybody

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
CDC Medical LLC	$1,975 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $680	$1,295
Legacy Ortho LLC	$1,200 $1,200
DJO, LLC	$446 $446
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$276 EUFLEXXA $276
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$29 SYNVISC-ONE $29
Other	$90 DeNovo NT $15	Zilretta $13	PAIN MANAGEMENT $13	VOLTAREN Gel $13	Switchcut Instruments $12	Other $23

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,175
Food and Beverage	$840

Biography

Dr. Matthew Busam, who practices in Cincinnati, OH, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Patients gave Dr. Busam an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include knee problems, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. Anthem, Medical Mutual, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Busam accepts. Dr. Busam attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for residency. He is affiliated with The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Mercy Health - West Hospital, and Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Cincinnati, OH.