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Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, spinal fusion

82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

(860) 889-7345

Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD is a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and The William H. Backus Hospital.

Office Locations

The William H. Backus Hospital

140 Cross Road
Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 701-0140

(860) 701-0161

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82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

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The William H. Backus Hospital

82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

(860) 889-7345

(860) 885-7214

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Some issues Dr. Michael J. Halperin, 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.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

lumbar spine surgery

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar spine surgery, and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
bone surgery	15
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	337
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	40
rehabilitation	30
spinal procedures	246
X-rays	152

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
bone surgery	21
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	325
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	324
X-rays	198

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	401
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	258
X-rays	189

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
bone surgery	24
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	380
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	344
X-rays	243

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	476
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	429
X-rays	326

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
bone surgery	24
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	595
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	515
X-rays	359

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	23
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
bone surgery	27
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	543
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	60
spinal procedures	566
X-rays	385

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	19
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
bone surgery	18
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	20
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	558
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	519
X-rays	393

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	169

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	19
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
bone surgery	29
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	552
injections	23
nerve procedures	37
pain management	23
spinal procedures	593
X-rays	454

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
bone surgery	17
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	533
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	475
X-rays	384

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	430
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	393
X-rays	338

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	27
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Waterford, CT were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
bone surgery	19
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	466
injections	23
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	38
pain management	23
rehabilitation	30
spinal procedures	423
X-rays	311

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	254
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	88
85 and over	16
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael J. Halperin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

The William H. Backus Hospital

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-04-27

I write this review with great disappointment and dismay. Just over twenty years ago I fractured cervical vertebrae in a car accident and was skillfully treated by Dr. Halperin. My accident brought me within millimeters of being paralyzed and I have been both grateful to and in awe of him for his care - until today.

Today I traveled from Manhattan to Franklin, CT for an appointment with him regarding the arthritis that he predicted twenty years ago. I thought it was worth the time and expense to take Amtrak out to Connecticut because he would have my films from my injury and would be most capable of recommending a treatment plan. Instead, to my surprise, I was seen by a physician's assistant. I assumed when Tom came into the examining room that his role was similar to the resident fellow who examines my knee prior to my consultations with my orthopedist at HSS in NYC. I was surprised when Tom was not aware of my history with Dr. Halperin or which cervical vertebrae I had injured. He had clearly not prepared for the consultation. Even worse, when he looked at my x-rays he questioned if I had fractured vertebrae. Had he researched my case, he would have known that the arthritis revealed in the films today was located where the fractures happened and I had spent months in a minerva neck brace. When he described what he saw in the films taken today he used elementary terms as if I had never gone through treatment for fractured cervical vertebrae, I found it odd but assumed that Dr. Halperin would be meeting with me and Tom was just doing the prep work. My frustration built as it became apparent that Dr. Halperin would not be making an appearance. I was seething as I told Tom how disrespected and deceived I felt to be trifled with given my purpose in traveling out to Connecticut. He left the examining room without providing an explanation or an apology.

If I had wanted to be seen by a physician's assistant, there are ample opportunities for this in Manhattan. Rather, I had traveled specifically to see the surgeon who had treated my original injury. When I made the appointment I carefully explained my reason for needing to see Dr. Halperin and indicated that I was traveling from Manhattan, even asked for advice about how to best . The scheduler was well-aware and scheduled my appointment on a day when he would be in the office, as opposed to the Monday after Easter, when I had hoped to combine time with family in Rhode Island with seeing him on the way back to New York. I do not know if the message never reached Dr. Halperin or if he did not care, but I feel disrespected and deceived, and question if I received the proper level of care today.

I was later told by an employee at Orthopedic Partners that it is a regular practice for orthopedic patients at the Orthopedic Partners to be seen by a physician's assistant. No one explained this to me when I made the appointment. Had I known, I would not have traveled three hours in each direction on Amtrak, then taken an Uber another half hour from the train station, particularly not during a pandemic. I should also mention the added risk of riding on Amtrak and in Ubers with maskless passengers and drivers. It was particularly shocking that Tom's surgical mask was gaping on all sides, basically hanging off his head, and he thought nothing of sitting a foot away from me to review the x-rays with me. While the staff was masked, there wasn't a hepa filter in sight - unlike my NYC dermatologist who has two in a waiting room half the size and one in each examining room. Orthopedic Partners does not seem to have much regard for the safety of its staff or patients.

I am disappointed and furious about having spent the time and money and put myself at risk only to receive substandard, casual care. Dr. Halperin is not the same committed, caring physician he was twenty years ago. After this experience, I could never recommend Dr. Halperin or Orthopedic Partners to anyone.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$43,526 Excelsius - GPS $27,269	Spine $5,179	Excelsius Robotics System $2,368	ZYFUSE $2,207	CREO $2,088	Other $4,414
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$5,280 Other - Miscellaneous $713	LIF $454	AMP $17	$4,096
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,846 Mobi C $4,560	Mobi-C $245	Timberline $41
Innovasis Inc	$4,507 $4,507
7D Surgical Inc.	$3,595 $3,595
Other	$7,175 Telix K Interbody System $2,842	Spinal Implant $2,462	Biologics Therapies $149	MOSS VRS Spinal System $140	O-ARM-Spine $135	Other $1,446

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$27,762
Travel and Lodging	$27,228
Food and Beverage	$9,935
Royalty or License	$3,792
Education	$212

Biography

Dr. Michael Halperin is a physician who specializes in spine surgery, diagnostic radiology, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Halperin include spinal fusion and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with The William H. Backus Hospital. Dr. Halperin attended New York Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College for residency. He has an open panel in N Franklin, CT according to Hartford Healthcare.