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Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(763) 581-1000

Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS is a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS is affiliated with North Memorial Health, North Memorial Health - Maple Grove Hospital and Midwest Spine & Brain Institute.

Office Locations

1835 County Road C W Suite 150
Roseville, MN 55113

(651) 430-3827

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7373 France Avenue S Suite 408
Edina, MN 55435

(651) 430-3800

(651) 430-1447

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North Memorial Health - Maple Grove Hospital

9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(763) 581-1000

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“To find out, we spoke with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has done extensive research on red light treatment over the years.”—"Spotlight on red light therapy: An expert reveals the science behind the hype", Charlotte Observer, June 2024

“According to Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty in spinal surgery, tech neck could also be causing shoulder pain, headaches and even numbness in your...”—"5 Tips for Avoiding 'Tech Neck' (And the Pain and Headaches It Brings)", Fox News, February 2017

“"Without question, sitting in an office chair can be a significant cause of back pain, especially when done over long periods of time," says Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a board-certified orthopedic...”—"2 Ways to Reduce Back Pain By Changing How You Sit", Fox News, February 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

discectomy

spinal decompression surgery

By Affordability:

anterior cervical discectomy

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

anterior discectomy

cervical decompression

cervical discectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), discectomy (disc removal surgery), and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior cervical discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior discectomy, cervical decompression, and cervical discectomy 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 25%

By Volume:

cervical spine surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

disc surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS performed more cervical spine surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for disc surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	128
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	167
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	216
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	231
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	187
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2016

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2017 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), minimally invasive procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	164
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2018 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	195
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	158
X-rays	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	94
decompression surgery	76
doctor visit	231
minimally invasive procedures	34
neck surgery	37
nerve procedures	76
spinal procedures	280
X-rays	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	63
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	196
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	188

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	190
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	50
nerve procedures	71
spinal procedures	185
X-rays	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	65
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	198
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	44
spinal procedures	179

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, MN were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	191
minimally invasive procedures	20
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	123
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	2
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Combined Research, Orthopaedics Residency Program, Columbia University s Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Combined Research, Orthopaedics Residency Program, Columbia University s Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

North Memorial Health

North Memorial Health - Maple Grove Hospital

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

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. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, HealthPartners, Medicare, Blue Cross, Medicaid, Medical Assistance, Ucare and Medica.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

HealthPartners

Medicare

Blue Cross

Medicaid

Medical Assistance

Ucare

Medica

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS has an average of 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stefano M. Sinicropi, MD, FAAOS from all over the web to help you find the right in Roseville, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,269 Avenue L $1,059	Mobi C $211
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$358 PICO7 $259	RENASYS TOUCH $66	PICO 14 $32
ZIMVIE INC.	$292 Mobi-C $292
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$257 $257
Stryker Corporation	$247 Tritanium $165	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $49	ES2 $23	ACCULIF $10
Other	$502 STALIF C-Ti $104	iFuse Implant $38	CELLPOINT $34	Biologics $33	Thoracolumbar $29	Other $263

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,653
Travel and Lodging	$1,171
Gift	$100

Biography

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Edina, MN, Roseville, MN, and Maple Grove, MN. He speaks Italian. He is affiliated with North Memorial Health and Allina Health. Dr. Sinicropi is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Patients gave him an average rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Sinicropi has received professional recognition including the following: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2015 Edition.