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Dr. Stephen Alex, MD

(5 Ratings)

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

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

6705 South Red Road Suite 304
South Miami, FL 33143

(305) 476-1182

Dr. Stephen Alex, MD is a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Stephen Alex, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and Miami Surgical Center.

Office Locations

Baptist Health

6705 South Red Road Suite 304
South Miami, FL 33143

(305) 476-1182

(305) 476-1091

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6705 Sw 57 Avenue Suite 304
Coral Gables, FL

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6705 Sw 57th Avenue Suite 304
Miami, FL 33143

(305) 476-1182

(305) 476-1091

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

wrist X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Stephen Alex, MD performed more wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
decompression surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	153
immobilization	19
injections	60
joint surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
synovectomy	18
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	34
X-rays	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and synovectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	178
immobilization	23
injections	52
joint surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	120
synovectomy	35
tendon surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	120

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
decompression surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	217
immobilization	44
injections	65
joint surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	129
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
synovectomy	27
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	129

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	44
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2015

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	228
immobilization	77
injections	75
musculoskeletal imaging	102
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	102

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2016

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	256
immobilization	74
injections	67
musculoskeletal imaging	102
synovectomy	20
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2017

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	219
immobilization	36
injections	51
musculoskeletal imaging	70
synovectomy	21
tendon surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	229
immobilization	47
injections	85
musculoskeletal imaging	101
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
synovectomy	22
tendon surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2020 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	204
injections	82
joint surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	66
synovectomy	39
tendon surgery	62
upper extremity surgery	62
X-rays	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	194
injections	54
joint surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	88
synovectomy	14
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	146
injections	44
musculoskeletal imaging	61
X-rays	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	48
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Alex, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in South Miami, FL were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and immobilization.

aspiration	23
decompression surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	199
immobilization	45
injections	60
joint surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	90
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
synovectomy	23
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	6
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Alex, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	13
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Alex, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (1989)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1992)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen Alex, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Miami Surgical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen Alex, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen Alex, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in South Miami, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$13,038 Trauma $12,950	SET - TRAUMA $88
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,951 $1,951
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$194 Trauma $116	NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws $78
OMNIlife science, Inc	$172 Apex Knee System $172
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.	$78 $78
Other	$41 VIMOVO $25	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $17

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,400
Education	$1,817
Food and Beverage	$1,257

Biography

Dr. Stephen Alex is a specialist in hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine in Miami, FL, South Miami, FL, and Coral Gables, FL. He studied medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. For his professional training, Dr. Alex completed a residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Alex (or staff) speaks Spanish and Japanese. His hospital/clinic affiliations include South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, and Miami Surgical Center.