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Dr. Nicole Matar, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2016)

Professional interests include: facet injection, medial branch block, radiofrequency ablation, and more.

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 705-0948

Dr. Nicole Matar, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Stamford, CT specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Nicole Matar, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and VALLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC.

Office Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery

1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 705-0948

(203) 705-0938

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1133 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604

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1133 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

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Some issues Dr. Nicole Matar, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy injection

In 2023, Dr. Nicole Matar, MD had a list price for facet rhizotomy injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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 Affordability:

trigger point injection

In 2023, Dr. Nicole Matar, MD had a list price for trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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 Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

nerve procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2013, Dr. Nicole Matar, MD had a list price for facet rhizotomy, nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Stamford, CT during 2021 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	257
injections	20
nerve block	20
pain management	20
spinal procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	41
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Stamford, CT during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	555
injections	127
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve block	56
nerve procedures	17
pain management	115
spinal procedures	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	82
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Stamford, CT during 2023 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	456
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	14
nerve procedures	13
pain management	45
spinal procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	61
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Matar, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Stamford, CT were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	422
injections	59
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	30
nerve procedures	15
pain management	60
spinal procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	251
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	104
85 and over	61
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Matar, MD From 2021 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	27
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Education & Training

Dr. Nicole Matar, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016. She completed residency at Columbia University - NewYork-Presbyterian. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2016)

Residency: Columbia University - NewYork-Presbyterian (2020)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicole Matar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hospital for Special Surgery

VALLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC

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

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicole Matar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

BCBS Nextera (FPL)

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

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Biography

Dr. Nicole Matar's medical specialty is anesthesiology and pain medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Matar include joint injections, medial branch block, and sympathetic nerve block. She attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery.