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Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

8200 Sw 117th Avenue Suite #104a
Miami, FL 33183

(305) 403-0131

Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is an orthopedist in Miami, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and Jackson Health System.

Office Locations

8200 Sw 117th Avenue Suite #104a
Miami, FL 33183

(305) 403-0131

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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
diagnostic evaluation	27
doctor visit	343
hip imaging	46
hospital care	43
injections	94
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
manual therapy	325
musculoskeletal imaging	181
pelvic imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	854
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	235

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	204
hip imaging	20
injections	57
manual therapy	197
musculoskeletal imaging	108
rehabilitation	234
X-rays	108

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	105
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2014 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
diagnostic evaluation	15
doctor visit	165
hip imaging	20
injections	61
manual therapy	146
musculoskeletal imaging	106
rehabilitation	221
X-rays	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	52
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
doctor visit	170
hip imaging	14
injections	64
musculoskeletal imaging	94
X-rays	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	158

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
diagnostic evaluation	19
doctor visit	194
injections	55
manual therapy	177
musculoskeletal imaging	82
pelvic imaging	12
rehabilitation	622
X-rays	94

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	111
hospital care	15
injections	37
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	119
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	81
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	43
X-rays	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2020 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	41
injections	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	25

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	47
diagnostic evaluation	20
doctor visit	126
hip imaging	25
hospital care	29
injections	47
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
manual therapy	211
musculoskeletal imaging	81
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	482
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	18
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Residency: University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,308 $5,308
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.	$1,200 $1,200
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$896 Joint Implants $834	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $62
Stryker Corporation	$744 TRIATHLON $248	HIPS $208	Tritanium $97	MAKOplasty $60	Mako $50	Other $80
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$675 $675
Other	$1,929 ALL $594	GMK Sphere $359	AMIStem $201	Exogen $134	ATTUNE $129	Other $511

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,550
Food and Beverage	$2,562
Travel and Lodging	$1,965
Consulting Fee	$675

Research Payments

Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $29,450.

Biography

Dr. Ramiro Nieves is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Miami, FL. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico, Dr. Nieves attended medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Nieves's professional affiliations include Jackson Health System and HCA Florida Healthcare.