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Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

(860) 889-7345

Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT specializing in diagnostic radiology, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, Windham Hospital and The William H. Backus Hospital.

Office Locations

The William H. Backus Hospital

140 Cross Road
Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 701-0140

(860) 701-0161

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82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

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The William H. Backus Hospital

82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT 06254

(860) 889-7345

(860) 885-7214

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

forearm tendon transfer

tendon sheath lesion excision from hand

tendon surgery

tendon transplant

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel injection

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

closed treatment of fracture

closed treatment of distal radius fracture

closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction

closed treatment of wrist fracture

hand arthroplasty

hand tendon transfer

steroid injections

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD performed more carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty, forearm tendon transfer, tendon sheath lesion excision from hand, tendon surgery, and tendon transplant procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel injection, carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty, closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture, closed treatment of distal radius fracture, closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction, closed treatment of wrist fracture, hand arthroplasty, hand tendon transfer, and steroid injections 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 10%

By Volume:

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD performed more nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, joint aspiration, and joint injections that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

carpal tunnel injection

closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction

injections

By Affordability:

arthroplasty

decompression surgery

injections

joint reconstruction

joint surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

open surgery

reconstructive surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection, closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroplasty, decompression surgery, injections, joint reconstruction, joint surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve surgery, open surgery, reconstructive surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger 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. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2012 were rehabilitation, injections, upper extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	23
decompression surgery	61
diagnostic evaluation	26
doctor visit	597
excision	13
injections	159
joint surgery	28
manual therapy	75
musculoskeletal imaging	71
nerve procedures	61
open surgery	61
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	319
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
tendon surgery	49
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	112
X-rays	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2013 were injections, upper extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	621
immobilization	11
injections	143
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	79
nerve procedures	69
open surgery	69
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	108
X-rays	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	62
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2014 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	669
injections	170
joint surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	62
nerve procedures	55
open surgery	55
reconstructive surgery	18
tendon surgery	53
transplant procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	126
X-rays	62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	18
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	56
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2015 were injections, upper extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	27
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	714
excision	21
injections	173
joint surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	106
nerve procedures	72
open surgery	72
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
tendon surgery	60
upper extremity surgery	122
X-rays	106

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1056
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	536
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	114
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	774
excision	18
injections	195
joint surgery	33
musculoskeletal imaging	52
nerve procedures	70
open surgery	70
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
tendon surgery	83
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	150
X-rays	52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	72
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	27
decompression surgery	100
doctor visit	852
excision	27
injections	265
joint surgery	37
nerve procedures	100
open surgery	100
reconstructive surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
tendon surgery	101
transplant procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	217

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	52
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	105
doctor visit	768
excision	15
injections	232
joint surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	16
nerve procedures	105
open surgery	105
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
tendon surgery	66
transplant procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	172
X-rays	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	59
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	26
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	788
injections	274
joint surgery	17
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	45
reconstructive surgery	17
tendon surgery	39
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	56
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	581
excision	13
injections	245
joint surgery	13
nerve procedures	52
open surgery	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
tendon surgery	48
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	37
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	714
excision	17
fracture surgery	11
injections	277
joint surgery	32
nerve procedures	62
open surgery	73
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
tendon surgery	55
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	126

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	11
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	45
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	660
injections	228
joint surgery	20
nerve procedures	50
open surgery	50
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	42
transplant procedures	20
upper extremity surgery	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	57
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2023 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	612
excision	12
injections	201
joint surgery	12
nerve procedures	50
open surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	72

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	66
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT during 2024 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	587
excision	14
injections	207
joint surgery	32
nerve procedures	48
open surgery	48
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	65
transplant procedures	36
upper extremity surgery	117

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	54
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Waterford, CT were rehabilitation, injections, upper extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	94
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
decompression surgery	64
diagnostic evaluation	26
doctor visit	687
excision	16
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	11
injections	213
joint surgery	24
manual therapy	75
musculoskeletal imaging	64
nerve procedures	64
open surgery	65
reconstructive surgery	16
rehabilitation	319
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
tendon surgery	55
transplant procedures	19
upper extremity surgery	124
X-rays	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	535
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	178
85 and over	56
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	270

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$4,794 Aptus $4,794
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$138 Acticoat Range $138
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$125 Zilretta $125
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$89 Pico $89
AXOGEN	$59 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $33	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $15	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,414
Travel and Lodging	$2,295
Food and Beverage	$497

Biography

Dr. Tarik Kardestuncer is a medical specialist in hand surgery, diagnostic radiology, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is especially interested in musculoskeletal problems. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kardestuncer is professionally affiliated with Windham Hospital and The William H. Backus Hospital. According to Hartford Healthcare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in North Franklin, CT.