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Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD

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(Dr. Steven Arsht, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1995)

Professional interests include: ankle sprain, foot fracture, patella fracture, and more.

10 Union Square E Suite 5p
New York, NY 10003

(212) 844-6755

Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD is a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Office Locations

10 Union Square E Suite 5p
New York, NY 10003

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Some issues Dr. Steven J. Arsht, 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.

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.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, 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. Steven J. Arsht, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	418
doctor visit	582
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	140
injections	418
inpatient care	140
lower extremity surgery	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	654
doctor visit	519
hospital care	76
injections	654
inpatient care	76

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	52
Hispanic	104
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	58
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	811
doctor visit	702
hospital care	19
injections	811
inpatient care	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	56
Hispanic	100
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	53
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	897
doctor visit	704
injections	897

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	112
Hispanic	160
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	82
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1129
doctor visit	1024
injections	1129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	56
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	53
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1247
doctor visit	1074
injections	1247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	81
Hispanic	95
Asian	13
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	50
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1004
doctor visit	1026
injections	1004

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	66
Hispanic	99
Asian	11
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	46
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	839
doctor visit	718
injections	839

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	55
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	41
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	502
doctor visit	557
injections	502

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	45
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	592
doctor visit	715
injections	592

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	36
Hispanic	68
Asian	13
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	45
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	713
doctor visit	756
injections	713

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	53
Hispanic	91
Asian	13
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	52
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New York, NY were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	800
doctor visit	761
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	78
injections	800
inpatient care	78
lower extremity surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	270
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	88
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	46
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	227

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1995. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1995)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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. Steven J. Arsht, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, WellCare, United Healthcare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

Oscar

WellCare

United Healthcare

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-24

Dr. Arsht has been my doctor since 2009, performing 6 perfectly successful staph surgeries for me, two of which were literally life-saving.  He always makes himself available when needed and does not release a problem until it is resolved.  His superior expertise is matched by his constant affability.  He is the keystone of my medical pantheon.  In every respect, Dr. Arsht is the exemplar of Hippocratic quality.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$83 ORTHOVISC $83

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$83

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Steven J. Arsht, MD.

Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2015	$237,336.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2013	$171,600.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2015	$171,600.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2014	$171,600.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Owned directly
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2016	$154,968.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2017	$57,024.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2021	$36,168.00	Physician Covered Recipient	HCP owns 26400 shares.
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2020	$34,848.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2019	$30,624.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2018	$28,776.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2022	$21,711.36	Physician Covered Recipient	Dr. Arsht has 26,400 shares at $0.8224 per share. Cert.# (s) 14 (24,000 sh); 83 (2,400 sh).

Biography

Dr. Steven Arsht is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in New York, NY. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Arsht include frozen shoulder, shoulder instability, and second opinions. Dr. Arsht seems to honor Blue California, Elderplan, and Healthfirst, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Dr. Arsht attended George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences for medical school. Dr. Arsht has received the distinction of New York Super Doctors. His professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Dr. Arsht has an open panel in NEW YORK, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.