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Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD

(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, meniscus repair, shoulder problems, and more.

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 705-0900

Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT specializing in sports medicine, spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery, REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC and NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINI.

Office Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 705-0900

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523 East 72nd Street 6th Floor, Hss - East River Professional Building
New York, NY 10021

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535 E 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"I think nine months for a professional athlete is totally reasonable,'' said Dr. Moira McCarthy, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, who has worked with the New...”—"Carson Wentz wants to play in Week 1, but is he jeopardizing his career by rushing back?", Philadelphia Inquirer, August 2018

“Dr. Derek Ochiai, of the Nirschl Orthopaedic Center in Arlington, Va., and Dr. Moira McCarthy of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, disagreed, though, on how long a repair likely would...”—"Vikings' Adrian Peterson likely not back before December, if at all this season", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, September 2016

“Dr. Derek Ochiai, of the Nirschl Orthopaedic Center in Arlington, Va., and Dr. Moira McCarthy of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, both said a "bucket handle tear'' is more severe than...”—"Vikings' Adrian Peterson could be out for season, Matt Kalil as well", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, September 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	308
injections	152
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	38
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
doctor visit	338
injections	225

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	227
injections	209

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
doctor visit	147
injections	142

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	91

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	216
injections	107

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
doctor visit	87
injections	83

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	109
injections	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	127
injections	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	93
injections	77

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Stamford, CT were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

aspiration	134
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	167
injections	134
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	5
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD From 2014 - 2023

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

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	10
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC

NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINI

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. Moira M. McCarthy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Moira M. McCarthy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stamford, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$16,429 $16,429
Arthrex, Inc.	$7,646 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $4,106	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $2,010	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $150	$1,380
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$1,213 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $102	$1,111
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$169 Extremities $104	Ortho-Knees $65
Stryker Corporation	$124 EVEREST $124
Other	$223 XLIF $109	Hyalgan $24	EUFLEXXA $21	PENNSAID $16	Sports Medicine $8	Other $45

**Types of Payments**
Education	$22,832
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$747
Travel and Lodging	$715
Gift	$8

Biography

Dr. Moira McCarthy specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among her clinical interests: meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, and AC joint injury (shoulder separation). Dr. McCarthy is professionally affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and a graduate of Hospital for Special Surgery's residency program. Distinctions awarded to Dr. McCarthy include: Chief Fellow Hospital for Special Surgery 2013-2014; Nominated for Herodicus Award; and Thomas Wickiewicz, MD Research Grant.